On Friday, a California man pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Circuit Court to multiple theft charges related to a scheme that defrauded over $1.1 million from an elderly Silver Spring resident, with sentencing set for December 9, 2024; the case marks the first conviction in a series of similar international gold bar scams targeting vulnerable victims in the county. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is conducting the 2024 Rider Survey to gather feedback on the County’s bus service, which will help secure federal funding and guide future improvements to the transit system.
The FCSP Foundation (Fight Cancer & Stay Positive) hosted its third annual DC Dunk for a Cure at 7 Locks Brewing in Rockville, Maryland, raising more than $47,000 for Pancreatic […]
Charley Prime Foods at 9811 Washington Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Rio has announced it will be closed through Monday due to an equipment issue in its kitchen. (more…)
The Container Store Group and Beyond, Inc. (owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, Zulily, and other online retail brands) have announced that the companies have entered into a partnership that will bring back the Bed Bath and Beyond Brand through The Container Store. There are currently two Montgomery County locations of The Container Store– in Gaithersburg and Rockville.
General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.
In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.
Montgomery College has announced a generous gift from Mary Pat and Darren Alcus to establish the Alcus Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship, the College’s first endowed scholarship for student-athletes.
Montgomery County-based Adventist HealthCare was honored for the fifth straight year on the annual list of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes. The Gaithersburg-based health care system ranked No. 10 overall among Maryland employers and was the highest-ranked health care system in the state.
Montgomery College received a $100,000 grant for the fourth year as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program new window. This year’s award will support HVAC scholarships, updated equipment for College HVAC labs, recruitment of new, diverse students, and support from academic coaches within MC’s Achieving the Promise Academy.
Eat A Lao, a new restaurant serving Laotian, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine, is now open at 1327 Rockville Pike, Units I, J, and K. It has taken over the space that was recently home to Sadaf Halal Restaurant, which closed at the start of 2024.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 17 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting the removal of North Carolina’s restrictions on mifepristone access, arguing that these restrictions conflict with the FDA’s determinations and create unnecessary barriers to reproductive healthcare. (more…)
Approximately 75 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) firefighters responded to a fire at a single-family home in the 1400 block of Gerard St. in Rockville on Friday, October 18. (more…)
9:56am Update: All lanes open Northbound I-270 local lanes at Muddy Branch Rd. Expect residual delays. (more…)