Mega Millions Jackpot Skyrockets to $977 Million, Inching Toward $1 Billion
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $977 million as no winner was announced in Tuesday night’s drawing, inching closer to the billion-dollar mark.
Silver Spring Man Faces Charges in Fatal Street Racing Incident
33-year-old Aaron Givens of Silver Spring has been indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury on charges stemming from a fatal street racing collision in 2023.
Wheaton Seeks Community Leaders for Arts and Entertainment Advisory Board
Councilmember Natali Fani-González is teaming up with local artists, community leaders, and businesses to create a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Wheaton’s arts and entertainment scene.
Woman Arrested After Alleged Larceny, Property Destruction, and Confrontation with Police
Takoma Park Police arrested 62-year-old Dawn A. Rolen for alleged shoplifting at Discount Mart on Sunday afternoon.
Savor the Flavors: Taste of Wheaton Returns to Marian Fryer Town Plaza in June
Taste of Wheaton is back at Marian Fryer Town Plaza this June after the 2023 event was canceled due to contractual issues.
Police Recruitment Efforts Struggle to Keep Pace with Rising Attrition Rates: Report
The County Council’s Public Safety Committee was briefed on Monday by legislative analyst Susan J. Farag about a decrease in police staffing. The Montgomery County Police Department’s officer count fell from 1,295 in 2019 to 1,101 in 2024, resulting in a loss of 194 officers over five years.
Darkest Hour, DC Brau Unleash ‘Perpetual | Termin-Ale’ Beer Collaboration
Takoma Park heavy metal band Darkest Hour and DC Brau have collaborated once again on a new beer, ‘Perpetual | Termin-Ale,’ celebrating the band’s tenth album.
Enhance Your Cycling Skills: MCDOT and WABA to Offer Adult Bike, E-Scooter Classes This Spring
MCDOT and WABA are teaming up for low-cost adult bike & e-scooter classes this spring.
Elrich Addresses Concerns Over Downtown Silver Spring Crime, Safety
County Executive Marc Elrich discussed downtown Silver Spring crime concerns at his weekly media briefing, noting that the area’s perceived crime level does not match reality.