Small Earthquake Reported in Spencerville
A “microearthquake” shook the Spencerville area late Monday night according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which registered 1.8 on the Richter scale and originated about 3.5 miles… Read More
2024
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Wednesday; Thunderstorms Possible
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Wednesday. And according to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are possible in the area with some forecast to be severe… Read More
El Jubilado Jefe de Policía Jones Será Parte de MCPS
En un anuncio sorpresa, la Junta Escolar aprobó por unanimidad al jefe de policía del condado, Marcus Jones, para un nuevo puesto como Jefe de Seguridad y Cumplimiento de las… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 26, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Drone Program: At 6:30 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School, councilmembers… Read More
Senator Kagan’s Latest Folk ‘N Great Music House Concert Features David LaMotte
For more than 20 years and over 100 shows, Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan has been hosting the Folk ‘N Great Music House Concerts at her house and other venues… Read More
Retiring Police Chief Jones Appointed to MCPS; New School Superintendent Appointed
In a surprise announcement, the school board unanimously approved county Police Chief Marcus Jones to a new position as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Chief of Security and Compliance Tuesday… Read More
Pepco Strives To Keep Electricity Running During Any Weather
Whether a power outage is due to a storm, balloon, downed airplane, lightning strike, chewing animal or fallen tree, Pepco’s emergency preparedness team and line crews stand ready to restore… Read More
Economic Indicators Show County Still Recovering from Pandemic
Montgomery County’s unemployment rate was 2.6% in March, which is .8% above March of 2023, according to The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Montgomery Planning. Those two organizations issued a… Read More
County Residents Reminded that Fireworks are Illegal
As July 4th approaches, residents are reminded that all fireworks, including gold-labeled sparklers, are illegal to use in the county. The only exception is snap-and-pop noise makers, snakes and party… Read More
With Jones Set to Retire, Yamada Entrusted with ‘Carrying The Torch’
Recently-approved county police chief Marc Yamada looks forward to addressing challenges that lay ahead in taking the police department to the “next levels of success.” Outgoing police chief Marcus Jones… Read More
Hopes, Challenges For Higher Education in Maryland
It has been more than a year since Maryland Governor Wes Moore named former Montgomery College (MC) administrator, Dr. Sanjay Rai, to serve as Secretary of Maryland’s Higher Education Commission.… Read More
Elizabeth Winkler Discusses ‘Shakespeare Was a Woman’ at Gaithersburg Book Festival
Journalist and literary critic Elizabeth Winkler presented “Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies” at the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) on May 18. In her first book, subtitled “How Doubting… Read More