5 Things to Know Today, March 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Antisemitism Panel Discussion: At 7 p.m., County Executive Marc Elrich and other leaders will join… Read More
2023
Purple Line Passenger Service Still Slated For Fall 2026
The Purple Line light rail is expected to start passenger service in fall 2026. Construction started ramping up over the summer, said Matthew Pollack, Executive Director for Transit Development and… Read More
El Concejo Considera Aumentar el Impuesto Único a los Compradores de Viviendas
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery presentó un proyecto de ley el martes para aumentar el impuesto a los nuevos compradores de viviendas. El dinero recaudado ayudaría a cubrir los… Read More
Council Calls for More Forest Covering
Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to increase forest planting and conservation. The idea, explained Councilmember Kate Stewart, is to end up with an equal or greater amount of forest cover… Read More
Libraries Hosts Series of Author Talks
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) hosts a series of free virtual talks featuring best-selling, award-winning and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The next talk features New York Times bestselling… Read More
Dos Hombres Arrestados en Conexión con Homicidio en Silver Spring
Javier Reyes, de Silver Spring, de 21 años, y a Brian Gaitán-Sánchez, de Bladensburg, de 20 años, fueron arrestados por detectives del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD)… Read More
Council Votes to Table Bill That Would Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Residents still will have to endure the noise of gas-powered leaf blowers at least a little longer now that county councilmembers voted to table a proposed ban on gas-powered leaf… Read More
Dawes to Open Second Gymnastics Academy in Rockville
Dominique Dawes, gold medal-winning gymnast and member of three U.S. Olympic teams, announced the opening of her second Dominique Dawes Gymnastics and Ninja Academy in Rockville. To commemorate the opening,… Read More
Hombre de Gaithersburg Intenta Secuestrar a Niño en Parada de Autobús
El lunes, un hombre fue arrestado luego de que supuestamente intentara secuestrar a un estudiante de Redland Middle School, en una parada de autobús, en Gaithersburg. Según los detectives, el… Read More
Council Mulls Increasing One-Time Tax on Home Buyers
Montgomery County Council introduced a bill Tuesday to increase the tax it levies on new homebuyers. The money raised would help cover costs of school construction and renovation. The council… Read More
Kensington Woman Pleads Guilty to Murdering 92-Year-Old Roommate
A Kensington woman has pleaded guilty to killing her 92-year-old roommate in 2021, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Julia Birch, 27, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder… Read More
Gaithersburg Man Tries to Kidnap Child Waiting at Bus Stop
On Monday a man was arrested after reportedly attempting to kidnap a Redland Middle School student at a bus stop in Gaithersburg. According to detectives, the student was waiting at… Read More