Thai New Year Festival to be Held in Silver Spring
The annual Songkran Festival will take place Sunday, April 14 in Silver Spring to celebrate traditional Thai New Year’s Day. Festivities will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.… Read More
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MCDOT Began Street Sweeping Program on Monday
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) annual Street Sweeping Program began Monday, April 8. The effort runs through June, covering more than 4,100 lane miles of residential roadways. These… Read More
Gaithersburg Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Fatal Drive-by Shooting
A Gaithersburg man was sentenced to eight years in prison Friday for his role in the 2020 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Taijhon Wyatt, according to a statement from the U.S.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Eid-al-Fitr: This evening marks the end of Ramadan, which is… Read More
Solar Eclipse Reaches Montgomery County
Our area reached maximum viewing for the solar eclipse Monday at 3:20 p.m. and while we were not in the path of a total eclipse, residents could still put on… Read More
Calabash Arts Market Showcases West African Culture, Local Artists
As part of its ongoing Windows Series, Strathmore held its Calabash Arts Market Sunday, dedicated to West African cultural arts. Anyone with tickets to see kora player Sona Jobarteh were… Read More
Police Seek Driver in Fatal Hit and Run
A skateboarder was killed by a driver, who then fled the scene, early Monday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. The hit and run occurred at 12:02 a.m. on Veirs… Read More
MCM Stocks Up for Solar Eclipse
MCM in Rockville got ready for the April 8 solar eclipse on Monday — another total solar eclipse will not be seen from the contiguous U.S. until 2044, according to… Read More
State Legislators Provide Funds for County Schools, Projects
The Maryland General Assembly ends its session on midnight Monday, and Montgomery County officials are anxiously awaiting to learn which of many bills will be signed by the governor and… Read More
MCM Gets Ready for Solar Eclipse
Montgomery County is not in the “path of totality” for the April 8 solar eclipse, but residents will be able to see most of the sun covered at 3:20 p.m.… Read More
Everclear to Headline Rockville Music Festival Memorial Day Weekend
The City of Rockville announced the Hometown Holidays Memorial Day Weekend Music Festival on May 25-26 from 12-7 p.m. each day at RedGate Park. Alt rock band Everclear will headline… Read More
Germantown Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Child Pornography
Hummad Siddiqui, 35, of Germantown, was sentenced to 18 years after pleading guilty eight counts of child pornography, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. In addition, Siddiqui must… Read More