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.
Montgomery County Awards $900K to 136 Nonprofits for Hate Crime Prevention and Security Upgrades
County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Andrew Friedson, and local nonprofit leaders announced $900,000 in grants to 136 organizations vulnerable to hate crimes on Wednesday.
Unleash Creativity and Sportsmanship: Arts, Crafts, and Multi-Sports Programs for Spring Break
Montgomery County Recreation offers fun activities for youth and teens at rec centers countywide during spring break, March 25-29.
Murder Conviction: Up to 30 Years for Odalis Restaurant Fight Defendant
33-year-old Nickolis Williams from Wheaton could be sentenced to as long as 30 years in prison for second-degree murder tied to a 2021 fight near Odalis Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring.