Man Charged with Arson in Gaithersburg Fires
A man has been arrested and charged for multiple fires in Gaithersburg. Fernando Herrera-Rivera, age 23, of Gaithersburg, is charged with six counts of arson in a series of fires… Read More
2023
Recent Hospital Studies Find Problems for Maryland
Several recently released reports reveal serious problems in the state’s health care systems. According to a study sponsored by Beckers Physicians Leadership, Maryland ranks last among the states when it… Read More
Hombre sentenciado por mortal apuñalamiento en Ellsworth Drive
Un hombre fue sentenciado por un apuñalamiento mortal en 2021, ocurrido sobre la avenida Ellsworth Drive en el centro de Silver Spring. Dakari Thomas, de 20 años de edad y… Read More
Frederick Man Becomes Second Person Ever To Receive A Pig Heart Transplant
Lawrence Faucette, a 58-year-old man from Frederick, became just the second person ever to receive a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart when he underwent surgery on Sept. 20.… Read More
Man Sentenced in Ellsworth Drive Fatal Stabbing
.A man was sentenced for a fatal 2021 stabbing on Ellsworth Drive in downtown Silver Spring Dakari Thomas, 20, of Silver Spring was sentenced last week to 25 years in… Read More
Upcounty Town Hall to Focus on Transportation Issues
A community town hall about transportation issues in upper Montgomery County is set for Oct. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event is presented by Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe and… Read More
Stone Mill Elementary School Earns National Blue Ribbon Title
The United States Department of Education recently named Stone Mill Elementary School a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. Six Maryland schools join the 353 across the nation to earn the… Read More
El Comediante Dave Chappelle se Presentará en Octubre
El comediante legendario y nativo del condado de Montgomery, Dave Chappelle, presentará cuatro espectáculos en el Teatro Lincoln en Washington D.C., en octubre. Nacido en D.C., Chappelle creció en Silver… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 25, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Sept. 25 and here are five things to know. Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, is observed today. It is the holiest day on the… Read More
Commanders Fans Come to Sports & Social to Watch and Wager
Commanders fans are back in droves. Optimism and enthusiasm are in the air. Sunday’s game vs the Buffalo Bills at FedExField was sold out as the team was trying to… Read More
Canceled: Friendship Picnic Set for Sept. 24 in Wheaton
UPDATE: The county’s 10th annual Friendship Picnic, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 24, is canceled due to a forecasted weekend storm. The picnic was to be held at Wheaton Regional Park… Read More
Despite Rain, Poolesville Day Shines On
Rainy weather did not hold back Poolesville Day as residents filled Fisher Avenue on Saturday. The 31st annual Poolesville Day lined the street near Whalen Commons. A town parade started… Read More