Fire at Women’s Shelter Displaces 36 Residents
During the Fourth of July, an electrical fire that started in the kitchen ceiling caused “significant damage” to the kitchen and bathroom areas of Interfaith Work’s women’s shelter. No one… Read More
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Another Hyperthermia Alert for Saturday as Extreme Heat Continues
As hot and humid weather continues, the county is under a Hyperthermia Alert on Saturday. The alert lasts 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The county is also under a… Read More
Wheaton’s TGIF Summer Concert Series Returns July 12
Wheaton’s TGIF Summer Concert Series returns Friday, July 12 and continues through Aug. 30. The weekly series will feature local DMV bands ranging from The Nighthawks to I&I Riddim, a… Read More
SNL’s Mikey Day, Ego Nwodim Appearing at Montgomery College Show Sept. 10
Montgomery College’s Parilla Perfoming Arts Center is celebrating its 40th season with an evening of stand-up comedy on Tuesday, Sept. 10. “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) cast members Mikey Day and… Read More
Group Falls 626 Signatures Short in Quest for County Executive Term Limit, Plans to Submit More
The Montgomery County Board of Elections approved about three-quarters of the signatures submitted by the Committee for a Better Government in its quest to place a question on this November’s… Read More
Fireworks Cause July 4 House Fire in Aspen Hill
Fireworks caused a fire at an Aspen Hill home Thursday night on the Fourth of July, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There… Read More
Horse Gallops Through Crowded Takoma Park Parade
When most of the participants had paraded in the Takoma Park Fourth of July parade, a horse who also was in the procession, took off, galloping through a crowd of… Read More
Fire to Wheaton House Exterior Caused by Discarded Fireworks
A fire to the exterior of a home in Wheaton was caused by discarded fireworks, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). There… Read More
New Superintendent Emphasizes Communication, Transparency in Letter to Community
New MCPS superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor shared a letter with the community Wednesday reflecting on his first few days in his new job. “You may have heard me say that… Read More
Nerd Nite Co-Founders Present ‘How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi’ at Gaithersburg Book Festival
Matt Wasowski and Chris Balakrishnan, co-founders of Nerd Nite, presented “How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi” at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 18. Their first book, subtitled “Collected… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Friday
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Friday from noon to 8 p.m. The county’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect the heat index… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 5, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 5. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weekend Plans: Discover exciting entertainment options close to home for this… Read More