Raskin Speech at University of Maryland Disrupted by Protesters
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin’s planned lecture on democracy Thursday at the University of Maryland instead turned into a lively discussion on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Historic Tastee Diner Dining Car to Anchor Massive Redevelopment in Downtown Silver Spring
Roadside Development has filed sketch plans to redevelop the Tastee Diner and adjacent Capital One Bank building in downtown Silver Spring.
Air Force Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing in Downtown Silver Spring
A U.S. Air Force helicopter made a precautionary landing Tuesday at The Pearl apartment complex in downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Hosts Free Spring Back-to-School Vaccination Clinic on March 29
The county’s Dept. of Health and Human Services will hold a free vaccination clinic for kids from pre-K to high school on Friday at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring.
Montgomery Parks to Revamp Brookside Gardens’ Rose Garden for Ecological Sustainability
Montgomery Parks will revamp the rose garden at Brookside Gardens from April to early May, aiming to introduce more diverse and eco-friendly plantings, enhance soil quality, and install an irrigation system.
34-Year-Old Californian Arrested in Multimillion-Dollar Gold Bar Scam Targeting Elderly
Montgomery County Police arrested 34-year-old Wenhui Sun from Lake Arbor, California, for targeting elderly individuals with a government impersonation scheme involving gold bars.
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.
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.
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.