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Montgomery County Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Silver Spring Woman, Helen Lin
Authorities in Montgomery County are turning to the community in hopes of locating Helen Lin, a 24-year-old resident of Silver Spring, whose absence has triggered concern. According to a press release by the Montgomery County Police Department, Lin has been reported missing and was last seen in the 1500 block of Wheaton Lane.
Doughlab bringing new doughnut shop to Loudoun
A new doughnut shop is in the works for a shopping center in Loudoun County. And while it has a new name, you may be familiar with its predecessor. We’re talking about Doughlab, a new retail shop coming to the Cascades Overlook center in Sterling. It’s taking the 800 s.f. space that was vacated by Abbott’s Frozen Custard when that shop closed late last year.
Three Important Dates to Remember: August/September 2025
With students returning to school on Monday, August 26th, we wanted to share some important dates to remember in August and September for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). They can be seen below:. Monday, August 26th: First Day of School for Students. Monday, September 2nd: Labor Day– Schools and offices...
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Vietnamese-American Association Awards $1,000 Scholarships to Two Students
The Association of Vietnamese Americans awarded $1,000 scholarships at the Annual Academic Awards Ceremony held earlier this summer to two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students for their excellence in academic performance, leadership skills, and community involvement. Earlier this summer, the Association of Vietnamese Americans awarded $1,000 scholarships to two...
$285K Permit Issued For Upcoming Dunkin’
In September we let you know that Dunkin’ submitted a site plan proposing to turn an existing building at 17700 Muncaster Rd. (off of Muncaster Mill Rd.) into a new Dunkin’ location in Derwood. A $285K permit has been issued for the conversion of the existing building into a daycare, according to Maryland Newsletters.
Alabama man to face charge of kidnapping teen girl in Springfield
An Alabama man is in custody in Springfield, charged with kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from a Springfield home in late July. Springfield Police Department spokesperson Ryan Walsh said 31-year-old Paul Areliano was arrested in Front Royal, Virginia, where he was being held on a fugitive from justice warrant pending rendition to Massachusetts. On Tuesday, Springfield detectives flew to Virginia to bring Areliano back to face a single count of kidnapping.
Warm Weekend Ahead in Washington D.C. with Cool Evenings Providing Respite from Daytime Heat
The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports a stretch of increasing clouds today with a high nearing 88 degrees, as calm winds from the south pick up between 5 to 7 mph in the morning, this shift in weather could bring about a subtle yet appreciable change in the day's mood despite the lack of rain to rinse the summer heat from the city's streets, in a forecast update published early this morning.
O'Connell, Potomac School girls soccer teams look strong again
What’s the significance of a mid-season non-conference match that otherwise wouldn’t draw much interest?. The Oct. 4 afternoon girls soccer contest between the host Potomac School Panthers and Bishop O’Connell Knights is a rematch of the last three Northern Virginia state- tournament championship finals, in which the high-school teams have taken turns winning. Potomac School won last fall’s and O’Connell the two seasons prior.
Laurel Commemorates 9/11 with Community-Wide Push-Up Challenge in Unified Act of Remembrance and Endurance
In an homage to the profound losses of September 11th, the City of Laurel is calling upon its people to unite in a novel way—a push-up challenge spanning from 9:11 AM to 9:11 PM on the attack's anniversary this year. The event will be hosted in collaboration with local eatery Mission BBQ and backed by the stalwart efforts of Army Veteran SGT Pushup, as detailed by the city's news release.
Fact Check: Were militia groups in Charlottesville better equipped than Virginia State Police?
In response to violence in Charlottesville, Va., Gov. Terry McAuliffe praised law enforcement’s work, but also said that some demonstrators were better equipped than the State Police. White nationalists and militia members, as well as people who opposed them, gathered on Aug. 12 in different parts of Charlottesville and...
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