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Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Monday, July 21
Multiple Montgomery County Council Committees will meet on Monday, July 21. They include a briefing about 2024 police statistical data and a review of added funds to the Montgomery County… Read More
‘Good Trouble’ Protesters Across County Stand Against Trump Administration
Protesters wanted to make “Good Trouble” on Thursday by standing against the Trump administration in the spirit of late Congressman John Lewis. Protests happened nationwide, including in multiple locations in… Read More
Officers Immediately Recognize Burglary Suspect, Arrest Two Men Nearby
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, two men stole from a Silver Spring barber shop. After watching the surveillance footage, officers immediately recognized one of the suspects. At approximately… Read More
Germantown Man Held Without Bond, Shot at Four From Balcony
Nicholas Lloyd, 44, of Germantown is being held without bond following a Wednesday night shooting. Lloyd faces several charges, including three counts of attempted second-degree murder, for his role in… Read More
Silver Spring Fire Department Aimed Hoses on Baseball Field ‘Seeking Revenge’
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Spokesperson Pete Piringer acknowledges members of the Silver Spring Fire Station 16 discharged a powerful water spray onto the abutting Montgomery Blair High… Read More
Surveys for Initial High School Boundary Options Close July 21
On Monday, July 21, 2025, surveys will close for the boundary options for two future Montgomery County high schools. The two surveys cover the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High… Read More
Air Conditioners Now Working in Senior Complex in Gaithersburg
Residents in a senior citizen complex in Gaithersburg who have been without air conditioning during much of this hot summer no longer need to deal with the excessive heat. Nine… Read More
Ficker Declares for Congress, Vows To Fight For Trump
Robin Ficker, who has run in many state election races including governor, launched his campaign to run for U.S. Congress in the 6th District on the Republican ticket last week.… Read More
County Using Eminent Domain Along Veirs Mill Road For Bus Route
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (DOT) needs at least “a sliver” of land from 125 properties along Viers Mill Road to create bus and pedestrian areas for the upcoming Bus… Read More
MCPS Grading Reform Aims for a ‘Return to Rigor’
The Montgomery County Council delved into the new MCPS grading system changes in a Thursday meeting. Here’s what you need to know: Basics: MCPS has been analyzing historical data up… Read More
Home Improvement Scams’ ‘Breathtaking’ Deceit – 4,900 Violations
Abandoned construction, unfinished projects, unusual spending – all part of Amr “Omar” Elrahimy’s multimillion-dollar home improvement scheme now brought to light. After receiving several consumer complaints, the Montgomery County Office… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 18, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. ‘Life-Changing’ Pickleball Trip to China: Friendship without borders was the… Read More