The 7-Eleven located at 8484 Georgia Ave., at the intersection with Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring, is set to close next month, with signage on the front door confirming a final day of operation on May 6, 2026.
Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Department of the Environment have filed a lawsuit against DC Water seeking penalties and damages related to a January 19, 2026 sewer rupture that released an estimated 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River and nearby tributaries over eight days.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County for Tuesday, April 21 from 1am until 8am, as wind chill values are expected to fall below 32 degrees. Officials are urging residents to dress in layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take precautions if they must spend extended periods outside. (more…)
In one of the most competitive labor markets in the country, Montgomery County is focused on winning the talent race by growing, attracting and retaining a highly skilled and specialized workforce, geared toward high-growth industries including life sciences, technology, satellite and advanced communications, and defense.
In today’s economy, where access to talent often determines where companies choose to locate or expand, Montgomery County leaders are focused on building and nurturing a talent pipeline that meets employer demand, not just today, but for years to come.
“At the end of the day, the number one concern of any company is whether we can give them the workforce they need tomorrow and for the next decade,” said Jared Smith, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) during a recent panel discussion on Montgomery County’s talent pipeline. That long-term view is shaping how the County approaches education, workforce development, and business engagement. (more…)
The 2026 class of the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) will be honored this Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Doors open at 2pm with the ceremony at 3pm. Attendance is free, and food will be served from 2-3pm.
The Silk Road carried more than spices—it carried stories. GastroSoul brings those stories to your table with a year-long supper series at 12 top DC Metro restaurants.
First stop: April 27 at Lao Sze Chuan in Rockville. Experience an exclusive 10-course, off-menu Chinese tasting dinner with the Cultural Attaché from the Chinese Embassy and world-renowned scholar Erin Liu.
The Square (formerly Rockville Town Square) has announced its 2026 Summer Concert Series, with a full lineup of free outdoor performances scheduled from late May through mid-September in Rockville. The […]
Maryland is launching a statewide hiring campaign to bring more than 60 instructional coaches into public schools, following the approval of $14.2 million in funding to support the initiative.
Montgomery Parks is bringing back one of its largest outdoor events next month, with the third annual Sligo Creek Fest set to take over a stretch of Sligo Creek Parkway in Silver Spring. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 2 from 11am to 3pm along Sligo Creek Parkway between University Boulevard and Dennis Avenue. In preparation for the event, the roadway will close beginning at 10am on Thursday, April 30.
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A missing 5-year-old autistic child who ran away from his father on March 25, 2026, in Rockville was safely located with assistance from a community member and the Montgomery County Department of Police’s Real-Time Intelligence Center (RTIC). A video can be seen below.
The Town of Poolesville is warning residents about a suspicious email that appears to have been sent from an official town account.
Montgomery County police are reporting a range of incidents across the county over the weekend of April 17 through April 19, including school threats, multiple auto thefts, a robbery, and several assault-related cases.
A $570,000-winning Multi-Match lottery ticket sold on April 14 in Columbia, MD remains unclaimed, according to Maryland Lottery officials. The ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 8251 Snowden River Parkway. (more…)