Outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
It is a childhood illness that often is not top of mind for many parents. However, when children contract hand, foot, and mouth (HFM) disease they can experience a lot… Read More
August 2025
Scotland Church Supporters Expand Their Philanthropy
Some of the people who were the moving forces behind the restoration of the Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac have joined together to form a foundation dedicated to improving… Read More
Candidates for Gaithersburg Mayor, Council Certified
Candidates for Gaithersburg mayor and city council have been certified for November’s local election, according to the city. The mayor and councilmembers each serve four-year terms. The terms for councilmembers… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 28, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Aug. 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Circuit Court: A sentencing hearing is scheduled today. Former Derwood Church Teacher Pleads… Read More
Médico de Bethesda Sentenciado por Distribuir y Dispensar Drogas Ilegalmente
La Dra. Anissa Maroof, de 48 años, fue sentenciada a 15 meses de prisión por distribuir y dispensar drogas ilegalmente. Maroof, residente de Potomac, distribuyó ilegalmente Xanax, Adderall y Buprenorfina… Read More
4 Germantown Schools Temporarily Secured After Nearby Shooting on First Day of School
Four schools in Germantown were placed on a heightened security status and temporarily secured during the first day of school after a shooting less than a half mile from Seneca… Read More
El Estado no Acusará a Oficiales por la Muerte de un Hombre Bajo Custodia Policial
No se presentarán cargos contra los agentes de policía de Gaithersburg por la muerte de Marvin Salamanca García, de 35 años, ocurrida el 24 de diciembre de 2024 bajo custodia… Read More
County Works To Counter Federal Cuts To Environment
“I believe the Trump Administration is on a misguided and wrong path, and it’s harmful to the nation, and it’s also harmful to Montgomery County residents,” declared Craig McLean, former… Read More
Organizaciones Locales Pueden Solicitar Subvenciones para Mejorar la Calidad del Agua
El Departamento de Protección Ambiental (DEP) del Condado de Montgomery, en colaboración con Chesapeake Bay Trust, anunció una financiación de $900,000 para iniciativas locales impulsadas por la comunidad para mejorar… Read More
Bethesda Doctor Sentenced for Dispensing Drugs Illegally
Dr. Anissa Maroof, 48, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for distributing and dispensing drugs illegally. Maroof, of Potomac, unlawfully distributed Xanax, Adderall and Buprenorphine to patients, according to… Read More
Policía de Takoma Park Investiga Robo a Mano Armada
El 25 de agosto, aproximadamente a las 4:10 p.m., la Policía de Takoma Park acudió al estacionamiento ubicado en la cuadra 7600 de la Avenida New Hampshire tras recibir un… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Sens. Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen… Read More