Council Votes to Strengthen Tenant Safety Measures
More than a year after a fire at the Arrive Apartments on Georgia Avenue took the life of tenant Melanie Diaz, Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved a bill designed to… Read More
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Olney’s National Night Out Returns August 6
National Night Out (NNO), an Olney summer staple, returns Tuesday, August 6. The free, family-friendly event fosters police and fire personnel partnerships with the community, while offering food, music, and… Read More
Commission Created to Distribute Funds from Cannabis Sales
Montgomery County Councilmembers created the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission Tuesday which will specify how funds received through the state’s medical and retail sales of cannabis are allocated. During… Read More
Fiesta de Baile Afrolatino el 16 de Julio en Silver Spring
El martes de 7 p.m. a 9 p.m. se llevará a cabo la “Fiesta de Baile Afrolatino” en la Plaza de los Veteranos en Silver Spring. El evento contará con… Read More
Lightning Strikes Darnestown Home During Storm
Fire and rescue personnel responded to an attic fire Monday after lightning struck a home in the 14800 block of Braemar Crescent Way, Darnestown. The fire broke out around 5… Read More
6 Cars Damaged in Fire at Silver Spring Parking Garage
Six cars were damaged during a fire on the fifth floor of a county parking garage on Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring Monday. The fire was ruled accidental, according to… Read More
Detectives Investigan Colisión Fatal en Old Georgetown Road
Detectives del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery investigan una colisión fatal que ocurrió el sábado 13 de julio. Según el comunicado de la policía, aproximadamente a las 5… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 16 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat Emergency Alert: The county is under a Heat Emergency… Read More
MoCo Native Continues Hot Streak on Jeopardy!
What is hot streak? Isaac Hirsch continued his winning ways as a contestant on Jeopardy! Monday night. The California resident and Ashton native won for the ninth straight time guessing… Read More
New Fire Chief Smedley Officially Sworn In
Corey Smedley was sworn in as Montgomery County’s new fire chief Monday during a private ceremony at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. Smedley was confirmed by the County Council… Read More
Statewide Legislation Continues to Address Affordable Housing
On Monday, the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee was briefed on Governor Wes Moore’s housing package that addresses affordable housing in Maryland. Montgomery County communities share the statewide housing challenges… Read More
Peace Day at the Park Rescheduled to September Due to Heat
The City of Rockville has rescheduled the Peace Day in the Park celebration at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park to Sept. 22. The rescheduling comes after Sunday’s event was canceled due… Read More