Federal Judge Rules Against Activists Seeking to Block Capital Beltway Project
A judge dismissed a lawsuit by environmental groups trying to stop the expansion of the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270.
Baltimore Man Convicted in Fatal Easter Sunday Home Invasion, Shooting in White Oak
21-year-old Kaleab Berhanu from Baltimore was found guilty this week of fatally shooting 20-year-old Carlos Rashard Carter of White Oak while he was asleep at home on Easter Sunday last year.
Council Enacts Albornoz-Luedtke Bill to Safeguard Job Applicants’ Healthcare Privacy
The County Council passed Bill 44-23 on Tuesday to protect job applicants’ healthcare information from employer inquiries.
Silver Spring MS-13 Affiliate Receives 25-Year Sentence for Racketeering, Murder Charges
23-year-old El Salvadoran national Oscar Efrain Zavala Urrea was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison this week for his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, including a murder, linked to the MS-13 gang.
Taco Bell Cantina Arrives in Downtown Silver Spring
Taco Bell Cantina is set to open at 8662 Colesville Rd. in downtown Silver Spring. Management mentioned the possibility of opening for dinner tonight but confirmed that the official opening will be on Thursday.
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.