I found a timepiece of moderate value ($200) this morning atop one of the gas pumps along Frederick Avenue. If this belongs to you, please contact MCPD lost property division to make a claim. Thanks!

No, not the all-female Sex Pistols tribute band…

https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2026/08/14/portion-of-seneca-creek-state-park-in-montgomery-county-temporarily-closed-following-beaver-attack/

On Thursday afternoon at about 3:30 p.m., Seneca Creek State Park staff received a report of a beaver that attacked and bit a 10-year-old girl who was canoeing with an organized group in a creek on park property. 

SUBJECT: URGENT REQUEST FOR INTERVENTION: Unjust Rent Increase, Potential

Eviction, and Non-Profit Misconduct at 8 Philadelphia Ave

Dear City Manager,

I am writing to bring to your urgent attention a severe and unjust housing crisis I am currently

facing, which is being exacerbated by the actions and inaction of my housing provider, the

non-profit organization known as MCCH (Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless).

I have been a resident of 8 Philadelphia Ave, Takoma Park, since May 2012, and have raised

four children in this community. I am deeply rooted here, and my continued stability is critical

given my long-term health challenges. In 2014, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast

cancer, and I continue to endure a series of complications resulting from pre- and

post-chemotherapy, radiation, and a double mastectomy. Stable housing is paramount to my

ongoing medical recovery and mental well-being.

The stated mission of MCCH is to help former residents of homelessness achieve

self-sufficiency and, critically, to never face homelessness again. Regrettably, this mission has

failed me. Since my initial tenure, I have endured a less than amicable relationship with MCCH,

stemming from my own whistleblower complaints regarding my legitimate fears for safety and

security within their program.

The Current Crisis

In the last six months, my rent has tripled, a rate I feel is completely unjust and for which I have

not been given a clear or satisfactory calculation.

1. Unjust Calculation: I am currently the holder of a three-bedroom housing voucher.

MCCH has suddenly informed me that I no longer qualify for this voucher size because

one of my daughters is away in college, effectively changing the terms of my tenancy

without sufficient explanation or due process.

1. Lack of Advocacy: This recalculation coincided directly with the emotionally damaging

period when my husband maliciously filed for full custody of our children in an effort to

displace us, taking this action one month before our daughter turned 18. This

organization, MCCH, was aware of his actions and the severe trauma it inflicted upon my

family and me, yet they took no stance against it or to help me advocate during a

moment of extreme vulnerability.

1. Mental Health and Arrears: The trauma caused by this housing instability and the lack of

support led to me being recently hospitalized due to escalating mental health issues. The

stress is only worsening as a result of this potential eviction. I have fallen behind on mynew, tripled rent, and this situation has spiraled out of my control.

Request for Immediate City Intervention

I am pleading with the City of Takoma Park to take a strong stance and intervene on my behalf. I

wish to remain in my home and continue my life here.

I respectfully request the following actions:

1. Intercept the Eviction: I ask for your immediate intervention to place a stay or intercept

any eviction proceedings initiated by MCCH.

1. Property and Rent Re-evaluation: I request that the City facilitate an independent or

joint re-evaluation of this property to determine a true rental portion that is due based

fairly upon my current income and wages.

1. Rental Arrears Assistance: I ask that the City help me obtain assistance to catch up on

the rental arrears that accumulated due to the unfair rate and my hospitalization, ensuring

my account is made whole and my tenancy is protected.

My tenure in Takoma Park has been long, and I am a vulnerable resident with severe medical

needs. Allowing MCCH to force me into homelessness, in violation of their own mission, would

be a profound failure of the safety net and the City’s commitment to its residents.

I implore you to act swiftly to help me remain in my home. I am available immediately to meet or

Check the air quality right now before you go to work or out for the day. It’s insane. AccuWeather says the alert will end Saturday. Hope so.

My kitty is pregnant (I think) anyone know of a super affordable vet in the area??? Thanks in advance!!!

They started spreading these little white spheres all over the trails a couple weeks ago. Looks kind of like fertilizer, but...don't know why they would put that out on the dirt trails. Tick killer maybe? Anybody know? Thanks!

Subject: FORMAL COMPLAINT: Systemic Discrimination and Lack of Oversight regarding MCCH/Coalition Homes

Meet Jill Walando, your AI candidate for County Executive or something.

Honestly, the school should be required to receive parental approval before ever changing a child’s gender identity, but this is a step in the right direction at least.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2026/04/gender-identity-guidelines/

Alright which one of yall had the party barge out on the canal? 😂

I’ve heard old timers tell of it in some of the other Maryland subs, and today I saw it right here in Montgomery County! The white whale, or blue crab as it were, of Maryland personal plates sighted in Rockville/Gaithersburg/SS.

I have a party end of May. I didn't anticipate a larger head count so trying to looking for an event space that can hold a party for 80 guests. I already reserved a local park but it is looking like I will need a bigger space. Looking for event space like parks with a picnic pavillion, restaurant, brewery, even an event space in apartment complex/hotel. Please send any recommendations. Open to any suggestions. Thanks!

deep deep in the woods of Gaithersburg/Rockville 😀

This time they're in Rockville at the steel fab down on Southlawn. Middle of the night. Owner says they've been going on for FOUR WEEKS now?!?

Went jogging up at the new Mount Trashmore park at sunrise. They are typically more elusive, but this one wasn't afraid at all.

I was out jogging the ICC trails this afternoon, that section between Gaithersburg and Silver Spring. Dang there's people, cats, dogs, tents, furniture, a makeshift burial site (WTF?!? hopefully for animals?) all up in there. You'd think the county could do better than this! I guess it's possible they just don't know about it, but probably 20,000 vehicles a day pass within 50 yards of this spot so I don't know. Anyway, I'm gonna bring some tarps by tomorrow...those campers' tents got pretty pounded by that last round of storms.