New officers join Montgomery County police agencies
As the Montgomery County Police Department faces staff shortages since 2020, a new group of officers is joining the force. 21 new officers are with MCPD. 16 others went to… Read More
July 2026
‘Let us come back’: Behavior technicians strike at Verbal Beginnings in Rockville
Thirty-three behavior technicians at Verbal Beginnings in Rockville have been on strike since Monday, July 20, after contract negotiations broke down between the company and its newly-formed union. The workers,… Read More
Montgomery County amends firearms law after Supreme Court ruling
More than 600 shootings and over 3,000 firearms seized in Montgomery County since 2023 are driving local leaders to strengthen enforcement against illegal guns, including ghost guns, officials said Monday.… Read More
5 things to know today, July 28, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Wheaton Community Conversation: At 7 p.m., there will be a community… Read More
Astronaut from Potomac returns home after 8 months in space
On Sunday, a NASA Astronaut who calls Potomac his hometown returned to Earth after eight months in space. Chris Williams, who is now based in Houston, was a part of… Read More
Chevy Chase lawyer sentenced to federal prison on fraud convictions
Thomas C. Goldstein, a prominent lawyer in Chevy Chase who argued multiple cases in front of the Supreme Court, was sentenced to six years in federal prison and convicted of… Read More
Man dead after driving into tree in Silver Spring
One man died after driving his car into a tree, according to police. On Saturday at around 4:39 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 11800 block of New Hampshire Ave.… Read More
Man shot in North Bethesda
A man was shot in North Bethesda, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. MCPD was dispatched early Sunday morning at around 6:30 a.m. to the 12200 block of Wilkins… Read More
5 things to know today, July 27, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Maryland Buy Local Week: Today is the last day of Maryland… Read More
Montgomery County buys White’s Ferry in hopes of getting closer to reopening
Almost six years after White’s Ferry closed over a legal dispute, county leaders announced a plan that they think brings it closer to reopening. Standing in front of the unused… Read More
ICE arrests two in joint enforcement operation with U.S. Park Police
According to numerous news sources, two people were arrested by ICE Wednesday following an enforcement operation on the Clara Barton Parkway near Lock 7. Alerted to the operation by nearby… Read More
5 things to know today, July 24, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 24, and here are five things to know today and this weekend in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Young Makers Market: As Maryland Buy Local Week… Read More