5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 3, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Feb. 3. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend. 1. Black History Month Event: The Montgomery… Read More
2023
Churchill Dominates Quince Orchard
Churchill took command early and sailed to a 75-38 victory over Quince Orchard Wednesday at home. The Bulldogs led 31-10 after the first quarter and 51-22 at the half. Churchill’s Nick… Read More
Council Wants Affordable Housing Near Libraries, Rec Centers
While no large projects on public lands currently are in the early stages, Montgomery County Council wants to ensure that when a new or renovated library, recreation center or fire… Read More
Montgomery County Returns to Low COVID-19 Transmission
Montgomery County has returned to a level of low COVID-19 community transmission and is seeing a decline in related hospitalizations, officials said during a media briefing Thursday. “More COVID patients… Read More
Teen Accused of Making Antisemitic Calls to Jewish Center in Rockville
A Montgomery County teenager is facing charges of telephone misuse after allegedly making harassing and antisemitic calls to the Jewish Rockville Outreach Center in the 11300 block of Old Georgetown… Read More
Healthy Tips for American Heart Month
February marks American Heart Month. That is when the country highlights heart disease. President Lyndon Johnson, who suffered numerous heart attacks during his life, issued the first proclamation in 1964. … Read More
County Council to Hold Black History Month Commemoration Feb. 7
The Montgomery County Council will hold its annual commemoration for Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m. This year’s theme: Black Resistance. While Black Resistance is the… Read More
MCPS ‘Student Strong’ App Now Available
Montgomery County Public Schools’ Stronger Student mobile app is now available for students and parents to download from the Apple and Google Play stores. Middle school and high school age… Read More
Hate-Based Graffiti Found in Gaithersburg High School
Hate-based graffiti was found in Gaithersburg High School, the school’s principal told families Sunday, making it the second such incident there in the past week. “I am extremely disappointed to… Read More
Montgomery Parks Preserves Black History With Programs and Museums
Montgomery Parks works to preserve African American history with several parks and museums in the county that are open all year. During February, Montgomery Parks offers free educational programs and… Read More
Library Lovers Month Kicks Off Saturday
Love is in the air at the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). Throughout the month of February, the library branches and the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC) host… Read More
Pedestrian in Stable Condition After Being Hit While in Crosswalk in Takoma Park
An adult male pedestrian was struck in the crosswalk at Philadelphia and Chicago avenues in Takoma Park on Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. According to Takoma Park Police, the pedestrian… Read More