Gaithersburg

Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen is hiring as it prepares to open its first Washington metropolitan area location at 212 Boardwalk Place in Rio. While an exact opening date has not yet been announced, the restaurant is targeting an August debut. Exterior and interior construction both appear to be nearing completion.

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Rockville

Furniture & Rug Depot has announced it is permanently closing after 30 years in Montgomery County. The longtime furniture and rug retailer, located at 5230 Randolph Road in Rockville, says it is shutting down after losing its lease and has launched a store-closing liquidation sale. (more…)


Event

General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.

In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.


Gaithersburg

Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection is inviting residents to repair, rather than replace, broken household items during a free Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Gaithersburg Library. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. and will pair participants with volunteer fixers who provide hands-on guidance for repairing everyday items. (more…)


DC Sports

The Washington Commanders announced several roster moves ahead of training camp, placing CB Trey Amos, DE Dorance Armstrong, and DE Deatrich Wise Jr. on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, while CB Fred Davis II was placed on the Active/Non-Football Illness list.

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MCDOT

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the County has recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes so far in 2026, including nine involving pedestrians, as officials continue efforts to reduce speed limits and improve roadway safety through the County’s Vision Zero initiative.

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MCFRS

10:11am Update: All lanes of MD-650 (New Hampshire Ave) at Heartfields Dr have reopened. Expect residual delays.

A serious traffic incident has closed New Hampshire Avenue (MD-650) between Nora Drive and Heartsfields Drive in White Oak according to Montgomery County Police.


Clarksburg

A Clarksburg man has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that transported large quantities of cocaine from California to Maryland. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced 56-year-old Norville Clarke to 40 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. His co-defendant, 39-year-old Daniel Cruz of Los Angeles, is awaiting sentencing. (more…)