First Day of Summer in Photos
Tuesday, June 21 marks the first day of summer, and the longest day of the year. The nearly 15 hours of daylight between sunrise and sunset wasn’t totally clear skies,… Read More
2022
Chapelle Defers Having Duke Ellington Theater Being Named in his Honor
Stand-up comedian and actor Dave Chappelle surprised the audience at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, his alma mater, when he declined the theater be named after him. His… Read More
Repairs to I-270 Sinkhole Expected to Last Through Mid-July
A 25-foot wide sinkhole that was discovered June 16 on southbound I-270 continues to plague drivers. Repairs are expected to last through mid-July. The right two lanes of SB I-270… Read More
Los Fuegos Artificiales del 4 de Julio Están de Regreso Después de una Pausa de Dos Años
El condado de Montgomery está de regreso a sus festividades, previas a la pandemia, del 4 de Julio con fuegos artificiales en Germantown, Kensington, Gaithersburg y Rockville. “Es genial poder… Read More
Four Arrested with Guns, Including Ghost Gun, Following Separate Traffic Stops
Two adults and two juveniles were arrested Tuesday for illegally possessing firearms and controlled dangerous substances following two separate traffic stops, according to Montgomery County Police. Police announced that they… Read More
Juneteenth Celebration Showcases ‘Black Montgomery County In Its Authentic Self’
On Saturday, the local community gathered for Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth celebration. “Today you’re going to see, then, Black Montgomery County in its authentic self,” said Jim Stowe, director of… Read More
COVID-19 Cases Trend Downward; Councilmember Katz Tests Positive
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County “continues on a downward trend,” said Sean O’Donnell, Health and Human Services Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager. On Tuesday morning, he… Read More
Explore Montgomery History at Heritage Days
The 23rd annual Heritage Days Weekend will occur this week from June 25-26, providing residents of all ages with various programs to enrich their understanding of the county’s history. This… Read More
Montgomery College Accepting Applications for Raptor Ready Scholarship
Montgomery College (MC) offers a $500 tuition scholarship known as “Raptor Ready.” The scholarship is for Montgomery County residents who graduated spring 2022 from a Montgomery County high school. Students… Read More
Small Plane Crashes at Airpark
A small plane crashed at Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg on Sunday, leaving two people with “minor injuries,” according to Pete Piringer, Chief Spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Ex Entrenador de Fútbol Americano de Escuela Secundaria Wootton se Declara Culpable de Abuso Sexual
Un ex entrenador de fútbol americano de la Escuela Secundaria Thomas S. Wootton, en Rockville, será sentenciado en julio después de declararse culpable del abuso sexual de dos jugadores. Christopher… Read More
Man Dies in Damascus Single-Vehicle Collision
Police said a man died in a single-vehicle collision Saturday morning in Damascus. 45-year-old Rene Rivas Quinteros of Winchester, Virginia, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Montgomery… Read More