Gaithersburg to Host 2024 SportsFest Featuring 3K Run
Gaithersburg hosts the annual SportsFest event on Saturday, July 13 starting with the 3K Run around Bohrer Park at 8 a.m. The 3K running event aims to benefit the city’s… Read More
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Celebrate 7-Eleven’s Birthday With a Free Slurpee
Slurpee fans’ favorite day of the year is finally here! July 11 marks 7-Eleven’s 97th birthday celebration, with participating stores nationwide, including Speedway and Stripes locations, offering a free small… Read More
Being on Jeopardy! Runs in the Family for Ashton Native
Spoiler alert for people who record Jeopardy! and haven’t watched Wednesday night’s episode yet. Isaac Hirsch, a customer support team manager from Burbank, CA but originally from Montgomery County,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 11, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, July 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: The Education and Culture Committee meets today at 9:30 a.m. with this agenda. The… Read More
Illegal Large House Parties Thwarted Over Last Week, Elrich Says
County Executive Marc Elrich said some law-violating large house parties in the county have been thwarted recently. Last week, county Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said county agencies… Read More
Gravity Mountain Bike Courses Set to Open at Wheaton Regional Park
Wheaton Regional Park is launching two mountain biking courses. Gravity Mountain Bike Park will open on July 21. Montgomery Parks hopes the new park attracts bikers and riders who seek… Read More
Police Identify Utility Worker Killed While in Bucket Lift Truck
Montgomery County Police identified the utility worker who was apparently electrocuted while working in a bucket lift truck Tuesday at noon. Osmar Daniel Chavarria, 39, of Frederick, was pronounced dead… Read More
State Seeking Public Feedback on Initiative that Includes 3rd Grade Retention
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking feedback from the public on a new Draft Literacy Policy that aims to improve reading learning outcomes for students through multiple… Read More
Westfield Montgomery Mall Transformed Into Dino Safari Festival
A parking lot at Westfield Montgomery mall in Bethesda is currently transformed into the prehistoric era with life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs and light art. Local leaders joined an opening ceremony Monday… Read More
Community Groups Awarded Grants to Expand Gardening Programs
Montgomery County awarded a total of $200,000 to seven community organizations to increase initiatives that expand food production, access to gardening and small-scale farming. The county’s Resident and Community Food… Read More
Former MCPS Superintendent McKnight Joins UMD College of Education
Former Superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Dr. Monifa McKnight has been named to a position with the University of Maryland College of Education. She will be the inaugural… Read More
Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-270, Blocks Traffic Lanes
At approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, a tractor-trailer overturned on northbound I-270 in Bethesda. As of 8 a.m., one right travel lane remained blocked, while two left lanes remained clear,… Read More