Rockville’s Wootton area families meet with MCPS’ Taylor for tense discussion on relocation plan
As a major vote on the future of Wootton High School approaches, frustrated families are speaking out . The MCPS superintendent is now responding, meeting with parents on Tuesday for a heated discussion in the Wootton auditorium in Rockville. Superintendent Thomas Taylor’s recommendation to relocate students and...
Momiji Sushi Izakaya & Japanese Ramen Takes Shape in Downtown Silver Spring
Exterior signage has been installed at Momiji Sushi Izakaya & Japanese Ramen as the restaurant prepares to open in downtown Silver Spring. The Japanese eatery is currently under construction in the former home of Cubano’s Restaurant at 1201 Fidler Lane, which had temporarily shut down for renovations and permanently...
Report: County manager secretly hired relative, lied to investigators
An investigation found that a Department of Housing and Community Affairs manager hired a relative without disclosing the relationship, according to a new report by Montgomery County’s Office of the Inspector General. Nepotism in hiring is a violation of county personnel regulations. “Both the manager and their...
Teen found after disappearing in Montgomery County park storm drain
Officials said that a teenager was found "safe and sound at home" after entering a storm drain at Evans Parkway Park and going missing briefly.
One Person Shot Inside Giant in Germantown
Montgomery County police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night at a grocery store in Germantown. According to police, 5th District officers were dispatched at approximately 8:45 pm to the Giant Food store in the 18300 block of Leaman Farm Road for the report of a shooting. Officers located...
Tasting Table Names Maryland’s “Absolute Best Burger”
Many in Montgomery County are already well aware of the burgers coming out of Sunshine General Store in Brookeville. Now, that local favorite is getting statewide recognition. This past summer, Tasting Table named the Sunshine Burger the “Absolute Best Burger” in Maryland, putting a spotlight on the longtime staple...
DC police working to resolve barricade situation in Northeast
D.C. police were on the scene of a barricade situation in Northeast.
A 24/7 Bowie salon is reshaping the local hair-braiding business
Hair braiding is big business. The global industry generates billions of dollars in annual revenue. And a quick search on Google Maps shows just about a dozen places to get your hair braided within a half-mile of our radio station near Charles Village. But Black women have typically faced long wait times for this...
D.C. Name Fight Takes Off As Manassas Airport Chases Commercial Flights
As Manassas inches toward its first commercial passenger flights, city leaders are getting ready to argue over something that will be on every ticket, every ad and every airport sign: what to call the place. Manassas City Council is set to consider a new name for Manassas Regional Airport this...
Police swarm DC National Park after horror shooting near Eid al-Fitr event
U.S. Parks police confirmed the park has been closed for an investigation. A person was shot Friday afternoon at a national park in Washington, D.C., local police confirmed. U.S. Park Police responded around 1:15 p.m. to reports of gunfire and an unconfirmed victim near the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion. Officers...

















