Fire breaks out in Silver Spring apartment
A living room fire was reported on Sunday night in Silver Spring’s Village Square Apartments. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a dispatch around 11:15 p.m. and extinguished… Read More
June 2026
Fear and Trembling on an SSSSSSSS to the Philippines
The other day I needed to fly to the Philippines, on a Semi-Serious, Silly Secret Squirrel Sauce Southern Soujourn (SSSSSSSS). I had only been to the Philippines twice before, once… Read More
Woman dies at Gaithersburg apartment; police investigating homicide
A woman died Sunday at a Gaithersburg apartment after suffering trauma to her upper body, prompting a homicide investigation, according to Montgomery County police. MCPD and fire-rescue crews arrived to… Read More
5 things to know today, June 22, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, June 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Juneteenth Celebration in Bethesda: County Executive Marc Elrich joined county… Read More
Gov. Moore, Elrich and County Council members honor history and freedom at Juneteenth celebration in Bethesda
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined county officials, community leaders and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Friday morning to kick off the annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival at Cabin John… Read More
5 things to know today, June 19, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, June 19, and here are five things to know on Juneteenth in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. The Significance of Juneteenth: Juneteenth is recognized on June 19,… Read More
4 council at-large seats open in a crowded field
On the ballot for this year’s local elections, no list of candidates stands out more than for at-large county councilmember. Only one incumbent is running — Laurie Anne Sayles. While… Read More
Trespassing and assault by former employee causes elementary school lockdown
A woman was arrested after trespassing and assaulting school staff at a Wheaton elementary school where she used to work, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Police said… Read More
Good Samaritan loans bike to help police apprehend suspect in sexual solicitation of minor
A cooperative moment between police officers and a community member occurred Monday night. Officers from the 6th District stopped a suspect on Shady Grove Road after receiving a report of… Read More
Juneteenth, Travel, and the Power of Cultural Discovery
On June 19, Americans across the country celebrate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally learned they were free—more than two years after the Emancipation… Read More
Floating an optimistic future for White’s Ferry
Since the late 1780s, thousands of commuters have crossed from horses to cars via White’s Ferry. Then, in November 2020, it all came to a halt over a land dispute… Read More
Silver Spring man arrested for rape
Police arrested Melesse Semegne, 58, of Silver Spring for rape and believe there may be additional victims. Semegne is charged with second-degree rape, attempted second-degree rape, two counts of second-degree… Read More