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One week after officially announcing his retirement at the age 30, Montgomery County native Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, better known to his fans as “Logic,” dropped his sixth and final album, “No Pressure.” The rapper explained how he plans to use his newfound time to focus on fatherhood.  He tweeted, “It’s been a great […]

It’s Wednesday, July 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Sandy Spring Museum Series: Sandy Spring Museum is holding virtual conversations on race each Wednesday in July. Today’s 6 p.m. panel will discuss creating change in police departments and includes Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones. 2. Commission Meeting: The City […]

Gaithersburg City Council voted July 20 to prohibit any rental increases during Maryland’s state of emergency and for an additional 90 days following it due to the global pandemic. After that, landlords then would be able to send notices of rent increases that could take effect in 60 days. This emergency ordinance, that was approved […]

The heat emergency continues and the county has opened several cooling centers. It’s Tuesday, July 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Virtual Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. The agenda includes a resolution in support of mailing ballots for the general election. Additionally, Councilmember […]

Tanisha Briley is the new City of Gaithersburg manager. She was was appointed unanimously by members of the city council during its July 20 meeting. She replaces Tony Tomasello, who retired in May after 24 years with the city. Briley, who was the city manager of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, will begin work on Sept. 14. https://www.instagram.com/p/CC4eTAVDPop/ […]

The heat emergency continues through Tuesday as the county opens cooling centers. It’s Monday, July 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Test Options: Montgomery County offers testing to all county residents at clinics in Germantown, White Oak, Silver Spring, Wheaton, and Olney. The clinics are free, and you […]

Bonchon Chicken, a South Korean-based international fried chicken restaurant, opened a location in Gaithersburg July 13. The store operates more than 350 locations worldwide, including 100 stores across the United States. This will be the company’s fifth location in Maryland alone. “We are excited that Bonchon continues to grow in popularity across MD and the […]

It’s Friday, July 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Update:  The City of Rockville’s Mayor and Council hold a virtual conference call at 9 a.m. today to discuss city operations in response to the pandemic. Here’s the agenda. 2. Business Briefing:  Council President Sidney Katz hosts the tenth […]

A Gaithersburg man was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree rape and second-degree assault of a woman he was tattooing in his home.  Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives arrested Corey Antonio DeVaul, 28, on Sunday. On Saturday, an adult female called police to report that she was sexually assaulted by DeVaul as he tattooed […]

El condado de Montgomery anunció el martes en un comunicado que cerró el domingo dos restaurantes de Silver Spring por violar las restricciones de distanciamiento social establecidas para evitar la propagación del coronavirus. Society Lounge y Republic Garden, ambos ubicados en Georgia Avenue, fueron cerrados por funcionarios de salud y se les “suspendió […] su […]