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Honoring Americas heroes: How to observe Veterans Day 2026 in Montgomery County
Montgomery County residents can honor US military veterans in multiple ways throughout the day on Wednesday, and on through the weekend, with community tributes, a flag-raising ceremony, memorial illuminations and… Read More
5 things to know today, Nov. 12, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Nov. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Lakeforest Park-N-Ride Permanently Closing: Effective today, the park-n-ride lot at Lakeforest… Read More
5 things to know today, Nov. 11, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 11, and here are five things to know on Veterans Day in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. How to Observe Veterans Day 2026 in Montgomery… Read More
Man resentenced to life without parole in Burtonsville double murder
A man convicted of shooting a couple in the back of the head inside an SUV in Burtonsville was sentenced Friday to life without parole for a second time. Prosecutors… Read More
Council votes to keep incinerator open
The Montgomery County Council voted 6-5 Tuesday to keep the Dickerson trash incinerator open. Council President Natali Fani-González and County Executive Marc Elrich will hold separate media briefings Tuesday afternoon… Read More
5 things to know today, Nov. 10, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Nov. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Today’s forecast is sunny with a high near 68 degrees… Read More
Silver Spring neighbors open their homes for second annual art walk
Residents of the Sligo-Branview neighborhood in Silver Spring opened their homes to visitors over the weekend, turning living rooms and front porches into galleries for the community’s second annual art… Read More
Council to vote on future of Dickerson incinerator Tuesday
Councilmembers are set to vote on the future of the Dickerson trash incinerator on Tuesday. The county council has to make a decision on trash removal as the incinerator is… Read More
Boyds man sentenced in Silver Spring street takeover that damaged police cruisers
A Boyds man begins a 30-day jail sentence Monday for his role in a Silver Spring street takeover that damaged two police cruisers. Derrick Kingston Henry, 19, pleaded guilty to… Read More
Lazo lead widens in Board of Ed race
According to the latest results from the State Board of Elections, Omar Lazo‘s lead over opponent Brenda Diaz continues to grow. In initial returns, the District 1 race for the… Read More
Ride On Green Light bus to connect veterans with resources
Montgomery County is taking its message of support for military veterans onto the streets with a specially wrapped Ride On bus. It is designed to raise awareness about veterans’ services,… Read More
Blair, Churchill reach girls’ state soccer final four
Montgomery County will be well represented in the Maryland Girls’ High School Soccer semifinals later this week. Winston Churchill and Montgomery Blair both advanced to the final four of the… Read More