Perfection: Whitman state champs in girls basketball
It was a year to remember for the Walt Whitman girls basketball team. The Vikings capped off an undefeated season with a Class 4A Maryland state championship. Whitman beat Richard… Read More
March 2026
5 things to know today, March 19, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, March 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Emotions run high as council divides on the Unmask ICE Act:… Read More
Garrett Park man sentenced to 37 months for threats targeting Jewish institutions
A Garrett Park man was sentenced to 37 months in prison for mailing threats to Jewish institutions and organizations, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Cliff Seferlis, 55, pleaded… Read More
Bullis hooper repeats as Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year
It is the award that high school student athletes dream about winning. For Ivanna Wilson Manyacka of the Bullis School in Potomac, that dream is a reality twice. Wilson Manyacka… Read More
During traffic stop, police arrest driver with loaded handgun
During a traffic stop on Cherry Hill Road in White Oak, Montgomery County police officers found a loaded handgun under the driver’s seat. The driver was arrested. He told police… Read More
Montgomery County lifts most health warnings for Potomac River after raw sewage spill
Montgomery County has lifted its recreational advisory for parts of the Potomac River after water flow was restored following the Jan. 19 Potomac Interceptor collapse and resulting sewage leak. According… Read More
Developer permit wait times could drop from 600 to 160 days or less under new zoning rules
Councilmembers approved two Zoning Text Amendments Tuesday aimed at making it easier, faster and more affordable to purchase a home or open a biohealth business in Montgomery County. The goal… Read More
5 things to know today, March 18, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. DC Water meeting: At 6:30 p.m at Walt Whitman High School… Read More
Emotions run high as council divides on the Unmask ICE Act
The Unmask Ice Act proposed by Councilmember Will Jawando, became an emotional point of contention at Tuesday’s Council meeting. While all councilmembers stressed they emphatically do not want federal agents… Read More
Elrich propone presupuesto de $8 mil millones con alzas en impuestos
El Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, presentó un presupuesto operativo de 8 mil millones de dólares para el año fiscal 2027 que propone aumentos en impuestos y tarifas… Read More
MCPS catching up for snow, storm days on school calendar
With Monday’s early-release day due to thunderstorms and recent string of snow days, Montgomery County Public Schools is adjusting its calendar. April 15, which had been a non-instructional day for… Read More
5 things to know today, March 17, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, March 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Report fallen trees: After Monday’s storm, county residents should report fallen… Read More