Blair Student Takes Home Silver Medal…But Not at the Olympics
Montgomery Blair High School student Kian Dhawan, of Silver Spring, has a silver medal to brag about. But it didn’t come at the Paris Olympics. Dhawan’s medal was awarded by… Read More
2024
Gaithersburg Teen Sentenced to 35 Years in Fatal Shooting
Emmanuel Simmonds, 17, of Gaithersburg, was sentenced to 35 years in prison and five years of supervised probation following his release after pleading guilty to the shooting death of Tenneson… Read More
Nuevo Proyecto en el Norte de Bethesda
El ejecutivo del condado Marc Elrich y el gerente general y director ejecutivo de Metro, Randy Clarke, firmaron un memorando de entendimiento (MOU) en la estación de Metro de North… Read More
Inspector General: MCPS Lost Millions by Mismanaging Purchase of Electric School Buses
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) mismanaged its $160 million contract for electric school buses, according to the Montgomery County Inspector General. The school district did not receive about two-thirds of… Read More
Rockville Prepares for Aug. 17 Gun Buyback Event
The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, will host a gun buyback event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.… Read More
Policía Recibe Entre 5 y 8 Informes Semanales Sobre Personas con Discapacidad Desaparecidas
Durante las últimas tres semanas, los agentes de policía del condado de Montgomery han localizado a más de 30 personas con autismo que se habían extraviado. En la mayoría de… Read More
Possible Lightning Strike in Potomac Neighborhood Causes Electrical Issues
A possible lightning strike in Potomac Monday caused electrical issues and smoke conditions at several homes, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters… Read More
County Offers Free Advocacy Training Program
The Montgomery County Community Action Board is now accepting applications for its Community Advocacy Institute (CAI). This free, eight-month program aims to equip residents with essential advocacy skills and provide… Read More
Caribbean-American Heritage Festival Set for Aug 3 in Wheaton
A Caribbean-American Heritage Celebration and Resource Fair is set for Aug. 3 in Wheaton. The festival was originally scheduled for June 22 in recognition of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The… Read More
Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision
Aman Abraham Gebreyesus, of Silver Spring, was killed July 27 as he crossed University Boulevard East at Langley Drive. At 9 p.m., Gebreyesus, 30, was crossing the eastbound lanes of… Read More
Concejal Fani-González Expresa Frustración tras Elecciones en Venezuela
La concejal Natali Fani-González expresó frustración e indignación por las elecciones del domingo en Venezuela, su país natal y donde residió hasta sus 16 años. “Le hemos fallado a las… Read More
Free Back to School Vaccines Available
The start of the 2024-2025 school year in Montgomery County is less than a month away. Parents already are thinking about what they need to get done before the first… Read More