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
June 2026
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
5 things to know today, June 18, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, June 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Last Day of Early Voting: Today is the last day… Read More
Rescuers find body of missing swimmer in Potomac River
After searching since Sunday, rescuers found the body of a swimmer who went missing in the Potomac River. The body of 20-year-old Nazir Bell was recovered Tuesday afternoon, according to… Read More
Pedestrian dead after Gaithersburg hit-and-run
A pedestrian died in a hit-and-run Wednesday morning in Gaithersburg, according to police. Montgomery County Police and County Fire and Rescue were dispatched at 4:47 a.m. to Muddy Branch Road… Read More
New bill designed to deter street takeovers and unlawful racing
Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced legislation Tuesday to expand enforcement tools available to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) to better prevent, deter and disengage “street takeover” events on… Read More
5 things to know today, June 17, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Meeting on Waterways Contamination: At 7 p.m., there will be a… Read More
Man accused of impersonating cop arrested in Silver Spring after stopping real police officer
A California, Maryland man was arrested after allegedly conducting an unauthorized traffic stop on a Montgomery County officer, according to police. The incident occurred shortly after midnight Monday in downtown… Read More
Detectan altos niveles de sustancias químicas potencialmente cancerígenas en cuerpos de agua de Gaithersburg
Autoridades del condado informaron que se detectaron altos niveles de sustancias perfluoroalquiladas y polifluoroalquiladas , conocidas como “sustancias químicas eternas”, en un arroyo y una laguna de retención de aguas… Read More
State Board of Elections clears Jawando campaign in finance complaint
Will Jawando’s Montgomery County executive campaign was cleared of alleged wrongdoing by the Maryland State Board of Elections this week, following a review of a complaint filed earlier this year.… Read More
Student Activism in Montgomery County
In reaction to what he said he felt as a lack of action, 15-year-old Winston Churchill High School sophomore Noah Schainker organized a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest at his high school… Read More
High levels of potentially cancerous chemicals found in local waterways
High levels of “forever chemicals” — which can increase risk of cancer — were found in a stream and pond along Great Seneca Highway. It may be tied to firefighting… Read More