Potomac named America’s most endangered river
The Potomac River ranked first as America’s most endangered river, according to a new report from American Rivers. The report cited two problems, including the recent sewer line collapse and… Read More
April 2026
Montgomery County Council debates $3B school budget, turf fields and bus parking plan
Montgomery County councilmembers on Monday reviewed portions of a nearly $3 billion capital budget request for Montgomery County Public Schools over the next six years. A final vote on the… Read More
16-year-old arrested in connection with Bethesda school vandalism
3 p.m. April 15: This story was updated to include more information from police Police arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the recent vandalism at Bradley Hills Elementary School… Read More
Driver crashes into 8 parked cars in Silver Spring hit-and-run
A man driving a pickup truck struck eight parked vehicles and fled, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Police officers responded to Orange, Gilmoure and Calamut drives in… Read More
Want a say in local sports? County seeks advisory committee members
Montgomery County is in search of applicants to fill a number of vacancies on the Montgomery County Sports Advisory Committee. The committee, staffed by Montgomery County Recreation, studies sports participation and opportunities… Read More
5 things to know today, April 15, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Girl Power Contest deadline: 5 p.m. is the new deadline for… Read More
U.S. House approves renaming Olney post office for Sgt. Ramsey
The Olney Post Office moved one step closer to becoming the Sergeant Edward Lawrence Ramsey Post Office. Ramsey, an Army veteran and 27-year employee of the postal service, died in… Read More
Laytonsville Fire Chief: ‘We cannot survive’ if proposed budget passes
If the county executive’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget is adopted, Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department will lose three firefighters. “We can’t support this. We need the people out… Read More
Montgomery Parks host Archeology Day at Needwood Mansion
Montgomery Parks invites residents to a family-friendly archeology event next month at one of the county’s historic sites. The event will take place Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to… Read More
Election judges needed for June primary election
Election judges are needed in Montgomery County. The county Board of Elections seeks voters to serve as election judges during early voting from June 11 to 18 and on primary… Read More
Bethesda’s Kiki Rice is taking her talents to Toronto
This has been an unforgettable month for Bethesda native Kiki Rice. Fresh off winning an NCAA basketball championship with UCLA, Rice was drafted sixth overall by the Toronto Tempo in… Read More
5 things to know today, April 14, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Development in fight against Wootton move: Attorneys for a group… Read More