Police investigate Wheaton Christmas Day burglary
Montgomery County Police continue to look for suspects in a Christmas morning burglary. Four suspects between the ages of 15 and 30 broke into 25 stores in Wheaton on Christmas… Read More
January 2026
Even while international enrollment declines, MCPS needs more counselors for newcomers
Enrollment of international students in Montgomery County Public Schools continues to decline. But school system officials say those students’ needs are only intensifying. And they need more counselors. “One of… Read More
Funcionarios de salud advierten que 2026 podría registrar cifras récord de gripe
Los casos de gripe y otras enfermedades respiratorias continúan en aumento en el condado de Montgomery, alcanzando niveles que no se veían desde antes de la pandemia de COVID-19, según… Read More
Town hall participants cry out for safer roads
During a two-hour town hall meeting on road safety, a Kensington volunteer firefighter announced a pedestrian had been struck near the Cabin John shopping center. According to a Montgomery County… Read More
Ice dancers Green and Parsons chosen as Olympic alternates
The Olympic dream remains on hold for Montgomery County native ice dancers Caroline Green and Michael Parsons. After finishing fourth in the ice dancing competition at the U.S. Figure Skating… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 12, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Jan. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Silver Spring protestors demonstrate against ICE: Former Montgomery County Board of… Read More
Health advisory issued as flu cases surge in Montgomery County and across Maryland
Montgomery County is currently facing a significant increase in respiratory illnesses, with health officials warning that 2026 is on track to be a record-breaking year for flu infections. “We are… Read More
Charter school leaders urge school board not to revoke its license
Leaders of the MECCA Business Learning Institute, Montgomery County’s only charter school, urged Board of Education members not to close their school, stating at the Thursday meeting that they have… Read More
Legislators’ townhall addresses multiple issues
On Thursday evening, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (Md.-6th) held a telephone town hall. Joining her were fellow democrats Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks. Each legislator presented their thoughts… Read More
Brenda Wolff won’t seek reelection to a third term
Board of Education Member Brenda Wolff announced she will not run for reelection to a third term, noting, “I just think eight years is a long time. I think it’s… Read More
Man killed on Briggs Chaney Road
Police said a man died after a reported shooting Thursday in the Fairland area near Burtonsville. Gavin St. Aubyn Boothe, 43, of Beltsville was pronounced dead at the scene, according… Read More
Silver Spring protestors demonstrate against ICE
Former Montgomery County Board of Education Member Jill Ortman-Fouse entered 2026 optimistically, hoping the political climate in America would improve. But then she woke up Wednesday to the news that… Read More