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Man Sentenced to 27-Years for Brutally Attacking 63-Year-Old Landlord Over Rent Dispute
A 31-year-old Silver Spring man was sentenced today to 27-years in prison for a near-fatal attack on his landlord in April 2020 in a home on the 9700 block of Hastings Drive. According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Margaret Schweitzer sentenced defendant, Geofrey Gaitan, 31, of Silver Spring, to 30 years in prison suspend all but 27 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release.
Police identify man killed in triple shooting in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it has identified the man killed in the Northwest D.C. shooting. Police said that at about 9:30 p.m., they responded to the 600 block of O Street for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men who […]
Alexandria Police say man broke into Potomac Yard &Pizza, stole a TV and ate a pizza while he was there
No arrest has been made, but the Alexandria Police Department is investigating a connection between a break-in at a restaurant in Potomac Yard and a nearby apartment complex earlier this month. The incidents occurred in the evening and early morning hours of June 30 and July 1, according to a...
Takoma Park Police Seek Five Suspects in July 21 Strong-Arm Robbery
Takoma Park Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying five individuals involved in a strong-arm robbery in the early morning of July 21. At around 4:29 a.m. on July 21, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Larch Avenue for a reported strong-arm robbery. According to police spokesperson Cathy Plevy, the victim was sitting at the bus stop when five unknown suspects approached the victim and assaulted him, and one of them stole money from his pocket.
Boonsboro, Funkstown, Smithsburg benefit as county allocates remaining ARPA money
Boonsboro, Funkstown and Smithsburg will benefit from the county's remaining, unallocated, American Rescue Plan funds. The Washington County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to divide $648,592 of the money the county received as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act between capital projects in these municipalities, except for $11,592 the county will retain to...
Maryland Department of the Environment issues drought watch for Western Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a drought watch on Tuesday for Western Maryland, including Washington County. State environment officials are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water usage. ...
MHEC approves bylaws for higher education advisory council
The Maryland Higher Education Commission approved bylaws for the advisory council that will review the process for academic program approvals, in hopes of heading off inter-campus fights like one that erupted last year.
Governor Moore signs executive order creating Maryland Plain Language Initiative
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) creating the Maryland Plain Language Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure that all Maryland residents have equal access to government-based communications, services, and supports.
July 25 Showers And Thunderstorms Today Less Humid Tomorrow Into The Weekend
This same old frontal boundary remains stuck over our region, but will get a push to move out later today. There is rain in parts of our region this morning. As a cooler air mass arrives, the cold front in between will ignite thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Less humid...
Experience the magic at Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend
There will be magic on Main Street during Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3. “Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend started as a way to bring people downtown to see and support our awesome businesses and celebrate people’s love of magic and Harry Potter books and movies,” said Bill Kohler, director of economic development for Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc.
Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream is Coming to Clarksburg
Mimi’s Handmade ice cream is coming to Clarksburg Premium Outlets, taking over the location that was recently home to Melt Cafe and Gelato Bar next to Starbucks. This will be Mimi’s Handmade’s fifth location overall and third in Montgomery County with current locations in Rockville’s Federal Plaza and inside The Heights Food Hall in Chevy Chase. An opening date is not yet available for the Clarksburg Outlets location, but signage is now up in the windows of the store (photo below).
Current Best Buy Space “Coming Available February 1st, 2025”
The Best Buy space located at 15750 Shady Grove Rd. in Gaithersburg’s 270 Center will be “coming available” on February 1st 2025, according to commercial real estate brokerage klnb. This would be approximately thirty years after the store initially opened the location in the mid 90s. klnb...
County launches program to recycle plastic bags, wrap at Derwood recycling center
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection launched a plastic film recycling program at its Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center. Now residents can dispose of plastic grocery bags, newspaper sleeves, bubble wrap, plastic shipping envelopes and bread bags at the 16101 Frederick Road center in Derwood. [Montgomery Community Media]
Taunton team wins national title
LEESBURG, Va.— Last month, Taunton High softball took home its fourth straight state title. Now a Taunton club team has brought home a national title. The Mass Dynamites 14U team (18-8-2) captured the USA Softball Class-B Eastern 14-Under Fast Pitch National Championship Sunday, beating the Olney (Md.) Cougars Pomeroy 13U, 5-4, in the...
Maryland’s job gains continue in June
Maryland added 5,600 total jobs in June, including 3,900 in the private sector, according to monthly data released recently by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The growth rate last month (0.2%) was double the national rate (0.1%). The new data also included an upward revision of the state’s May employment numbers, increasing last month’s growth by 700 jobs to a total of 7,100 jobs. Through the first half of 2024, Maryland has added 27,800 total jobs and grown faster than any...
Revised license plates fund Coastal Bay programs
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Coastal Bays Program and Chesapeake Bay Trust revealed an updated design for the Maryland bay license plate. Funds from the Chesapeake Bay license plate have long been invested in both the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays, now the new design will reflect that emphasis on the Coastal Bays as well. “Today is all about partnerships with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and the Chesapeake Bay Trust stepping up to include the Coastal Bays in the updated design...
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