‘Our Kids Can’t Learn In These Conditions’
This story was updated at 4:30 p.m. to include comments from Montgomery County Public Schools. Students, parents and staff at A. Mario Loiderman Middle School in Silver Spring rallied for… Read More
May 2025
MCPS Students Design, Build & Sell Home
Students from Thomas Edison and Seneca Valley High Schools showed off their home building skills Wednesday night. The students attend high schools throughout Montgomery County but spend time at one… Read More
Senate Votes Down Latest Attempt to Free Abrego Garcia
On Thursday, Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the Senate floor asking their colleagues to vote for their resolution intended to give due process to… Read More
Touch, Climb and Explore Trucks at MCDOT’s Free Rockville Event Saturday
Families can touch, climb and explore county vehicles during MCDOT’s free Truck Day on Saturday, May 17, in Rockville. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the… Read More
Man Dead in White Oak Stabbing
Police said a man died after being stabbed in White Oak on Thursday night. Police and fire rescue were called to the 11400 block of Lockwood Drive close to 10:30… Read More
County Seeks Commuter Feedback From Select Districts Through May 31
Montgomery County wants commuter feedback from select areas to help improve transportation options. The survey closes May 31. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) survey targets employees at large… Read More
Gaithersburg Book Festival to Feature Sci-Fi Star John Scalzi
New York Times best-selling author John Scalzi will present his latest sci-fi novel, When the Moon Hits Your Eye, at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on Saturday, May 17. Scalzi joins… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 16, In Montgomery County
Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, May 16, and this weekend in Montgomery County: 1. Lynching Commemoration Ceremony: County Executive Marc Elrich will join the Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation today… Read More
Parks Launches Summer Season of Playhouse Junior
Montgomery Parks kicks off its summer Parks Playhouse Junior series with live performances from Marsha and the Positrons and Happenstance Theater. The free, family-friendly shows run mornings from 10 to… Read More
Child Falls From 15th Floor, Survived After Landing In Bushes
A two-year old boy fell from the 15th floor of the Enclave Apartments in the 11200 block of Oak Leaf Drive in Silver Spring Thursday afternoon and was hospitalized with… Read More
Council Approves Budget in Straw Vote
On Thursday, county councilmembers took a straw vote to unanimously approve a $7.6 billion operating budget. They will take a final vote next Thursday, May 22. There will be no… Read More
Meet Newbery Winner Erin Entrada Kelly at the Gaithersburg Book Festival
Two-time Newbery Medal winner Erin Entrada Kelly will present The First State of Being, at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on Saturday, May 17. She joins more than 130 other featured… Read More