Sherwood boys basketball coach Tom Sheahin announced his retirement after 34 years in the game. Last season, he helped lead the Warriors to a 25-2 record and an appearance in the Maryland State Championship game.
The public has spoken and the results of the naming contest for Maryland Zoo’s baby giraffe are in. The winning name is… Titali, which means butterfly in the Bulu language. The Maryland Zoo is located at One Safari Place in Baltimore.
Michael Peter Sherman, a pre-school teacher from Rockville was among eight men arrested by The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), in collaboration with the Northern Virginia Washington DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NOVA-DC ICAC), after concluding an internet chat operation during the week of April 21, 2025 that resulted in detectives obtaining charges on eight adult males who were trying to use the internet to exploit children in Loudoun County.
Fork & Kitchen is set to open at 150 Gibbs St. in Rockville Town Square, taking over the 6,500-square-foot space previously occupied by Ekó House and, before that, Bar Louie. (more…)
Silver Spring, MD – The Montgomery County Pride Center is proud to announce the 9th annual MoCo Pride Prom, a special event for LGBTQ+ high school students and their allies across the DMV area. Taking place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Silver Spring Civic Center, this prom provides a safe, affirming space where students can celebrate prom with pride—dressing as they wish, dancing without fear, and making unforgettable memories.
Open to all high school students from Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, the event features a live DJ, catered dinner, raffle prizes, and gift bags, along with access to quiet crafting and game space. Gender-neutral facilities will be available to ensure a comfortable experience for all attendees.
Montgomery County officials are urging residents to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly by planning ahead and using safe ride options such as SoberRide, Ride On bus service, and other transportation resources. Enhanced police patrols will be in effect on May 5 to deter impaired driving. (more…)
Join us on Sunday, May 4, for a spring celebration at Cabin John Village! From 11 AM to 1 PM, families and kids can enjoy a lively bubble party, live music, balloon art, face painting, flower seedling planting, and more. Capture special moments at our flower photo station and welcome the season with friends and family. Don’t miss the fun!
The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad responded to a two-vehicle collision around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Connecticut Avenue and Beach Drive in Kensington. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is conducting a Feasibility Study for an approved major capital facility project for Piney Branch Elementary School at 7510 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912.
Bus customers can now plan out future bus trips for June 29 and beyond when the new Metrobus network launches. Metro has updated its Trip Planner at wmata.com/tripplanner with the updated routes, schedules, and new route names.
The upcoming Board of Education meeting on Thursday, May 8, will include important updates related to the Boundary Study Project affecting the new Crown, Damascus, and Woodward high school projects.
MCPS has released its 2025 high graduation schedule for May and June. It can be seen below:
The City of Bowie, MD will lose Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor after the 2025 season, as Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced plans to close the parks and market the 500-acre property for redevelopment. In a news release, the company cited a strategic realignment of its portfolio and has engaged CBRE to oversee the sale, with all 2025 tickets and passes still valid for the final season. (more…)