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
June 2026
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
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