Minimum Wage Increases to $17.65 Per Hour For Large Businesses on July 1st
Montgomery County’s minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2025, in accordance with local law that ties annual wage adjustments to inflation. This change affects employers of all sizes across the county. Starting July 1, the new minimum wage rates are as follows:. • Large employers (51 or more...
Residents and Businesses Urged to Prepare for July 1 Ban on Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment;...
Montgomery County is reminding residents and businesses that effective July 1, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums, including backpack, handheld and walk-behind models, will be prohibited. Per the news release: “The legislation, passed by the County Council and signed by County Executive Marc Elrich in...
The Legendary All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant In Maryland That Locals Swear Is The Best In The...
In the unassuming strip mall landscape of Laurel, Maryland, a culinary colossus awaits the hungry masses – GrandE Buffet & Grill stands as a monument to the time-honored tradition of eating until your pants beg for mercy. Let’s be honest, the words “all-you-can-eat buffet” typically conjure images of questionable...
Accidental Firearm Discharge at Rockville Shooting Range Sends One to Hospital
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Gilbert Indoor Range at 14600 Rothgeb Drive, off East Gude Drive in Rockville, for the report of an accidental firearm discharge on Sunday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one adult sustained serious injuries and was...
Miss Virginia 2025 crowned
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new Miss Virginia has been crowned. Miss Arlington, Madison Whitbeck, took home the title Saturday night at the Berglund Center in Roanoke. Whitbeck joined WDBJ7 to talk about her journey to the crown and what she’s looking forward to as she represents the Commonwealth.
US-Born Kenyan George Njoroge Missing in Maryland
Family and friends, we are urgently asking for your assistance in locating George Njoroge, who has been missing since Wednesday, June 25, 2025. George is the son of Peter and Virginia Njoroge of Silver Spring Maryland. George is a 29-year-old US-born Kenyan, last seen on Wednesday morning, June 25, in...
Washington D.C. Trio Sentenced for Major Drug Trafficking Operations in Trinidad Neighborhood
Three men from Washington, D.C. received prison sentences for their roles in a significant drug trafficking operation centered in the Trinidad neighborhood of Northeast Washington. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Davon Cunningham, 35, known as “Tank” or “Kevin,” was handed a 126-month...
DC man sentenced to nearly 20 years for violent armed carjackings, robberies
A 20-year-old man was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison on Friday for a spree of violent armed carjackings and robberies.
Seafood Sellers in Southwest DC Push Through the Heat at Historic Fish Market
WASHINGTON— While many of us are working in air-conditioned spaces and staying cool during this heatwave, there are some jobs where you can’t escape the heat. People working at Jessie Taylor’s Seafood in Southwest D.C.’s historic Municipal Fish Market are no strangers to the heat. The...
Explore This 9,895 Sq. Ft. Contemporary Estate in McLean, Virginia, Featuring Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living...
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