Maryland

On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Maryland Energy Administration’s new program to expand the number of electric school buses in use across the state as part of his $90 million climate pledge. (more…)


Event

Come enjoy the day at our annual Washington Grove Arts and Craft Festival in a beautiful outdoor setting. This festival highlights local artisans including wood creations, pottery, visual art, household products and so much more. We also have food trucks from El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster’s Ice Cream and beverages from Saints Row Brewery. Bring the whole family because we have a kids activity area too. Pets on a leash are welcome too!


MCPS

The Blake High School athletics department announced the passing of former P.E. Teacher, soccer coach and assistant principal Rudy Tyrell after a battle with Leukemia. Tyrell also served as assistant principal at Gaithersburg High School and most recently returned to MCPS as an acting administrator at Seneca Valley High School after initially retiring after 30 years of service with MCPS in 2020.

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Crime

Ravinklejeet Mathon, 26, of Rockville, was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by five years of probation, for his role in a phone scam targeting a 94-year-old man, in which three gold bars valued at over $229,000 were stolen as part of an international organized crime scheme. (more…)


Crime

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is urging residents to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis during the holiday season. To address impaired driving, MCPD has launched a “Holiday Task Force,” running sobriety checkpoints and patrols from November 20 through January 11.

During the week of December 4-7, the task force arrested 37 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, bringing the three-week total to 109 arrests. Additional DUI arrests made by patrol officers are not included in this total.