Upcoming County Fair Connects Residents to Critical Resources
Montgomery County officials are urging residents to attend the United in Service and Support Community Resource Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Executive… Read More
2024
Ritchie Park Elementary Principal Acquitted of Assaulting Student
Ritchie Park Elementary School Principal Andrew Winter, who is charged with assaulting a student, was acquitted during a bench trial Monday. The Gaithersburg resident had been charged with second-degree assault… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 26, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Nov. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Early Release Day: Montgomery County Public Schools will dismiss students early… Read More
Police Arrest FBI Agent Accused of Sexually Assaulting 2 Women
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) has arrested a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent accused of sexually assaulting two adult women. The agent is Eduardo Valdivia, 40, of Gaithersburg who… Read More
County Launches DUI Crackdown for Holiday Season
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) are urging residents to avoid driving under the influence during the holiday season. Officials highlighted increased travel… Read More
4 Arrested For Retail Thefts Across 6 Maryland Counties
Four men were indicted Monday for their roles in a criminal organization responsible for $800,000 in retail thefts in at least six jurisdictions in Maryland, including Montgomery County. According to… Read More
Dangers of Diabetes
Fifty years ago, the American Diabetes Association in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) designated November as National Diabetes Month. November was picked to honor the birthday of Dr.… Read More
Driver Arrested in Crash That Killed WSSC Employee
Police said a Silver Spring woman has been arrested after she fatally struck a WSSC employee in September. Dori Campbell, 35, was taken into custody Monday on a warrant charging… Read More
Open House for Government Job Seekers
Montgomery County Government (MCG) will have an open house Wednesday, Dec. 4, to connect residents with local government job opportunities. according to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) social… Read More
Healthcare Disparities of MoCo
In this eye-opening episode, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow Marianeli De Leon hosts a critical conversation with Brian Smedley, Senior Fellow at The Urban Institute, and Scott Maucione, Health… Read More
Writing the Wrongs
In this powerful piece, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, Aisha Sowe sits down with local government officials and nonprofit leaders to discuss the deep-rooted impact of discriminatory policing on… Read More
Activists, Family Members Dedicate Park Bench in Memory of 4 Men Killed By Police Violence
Progressive organizations and family members gathered along Sligo Creek Parkway Sunday to install the names of four victims of police violence on a bench. The Silver Spring Justice Coalition, Young… Read More