Metro Seeks Public Feedback For Strategic Plan
Metro wants to hear from the public about the transportation provider’s strategic plan for the future. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Residents may… Read More
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Silver Spring Store Sells $100,000 Lottery Ticket
Four Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets were the big winners this week. A Silver Spring 7-Eleven sold one of the four tickets. The other three top winning tickets were also scratch-offs… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 30, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Jan. 30 and it looks like a warm, cloudy day. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Bus Route Changes: The schedules for 44 bus… Read More
Camp Expos Coming Up in Silver Spring, Germantown
January is a great time to make plans for the summer months when school is not in session. Washington Parent is hosting two summer camp expos in the county to… Read More
Renters’ Alliance to Resume In-Person Meetings Sunday
Sunday’s Renters’ Alliance community meeting will be held in-person, something that has not happened since the start of the pandemic. In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, Renters’… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 27, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Jan. 27. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend. 1. No School: Public school students have… Read More
Portions of Red Line Will Be Shut Down This Weekend
There are no Red Line trains Saturday or Sunday between Rhode Island Ave and Fort Totten stations. Metro will run shuttle buses. Red Line trains will run in two segments… Read More
Silver Spring Woman Claims $50,000 Powerball Prize
A Silver Spring woman became $50,000 richer Jan. 20 when she claimed her Powerball prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The woman purchased a lottery ticket while shopping at… Read More
Gaithersburg Woman Wins $50,000 With Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
A Gaithersburg resident became $50,000 richer playing a scratch-off lottery ticket. The 40-year old Gaithersburg woman picked up her winnings at Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore, according to a news release.… Read More
County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Capital Budget
The Montgomery County Council is asking residents to give testimony on County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Budget and amendments to the FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program (CIP)… Read More
County Sports Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations for 2023 Class
The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) is accepting nominations for the Class of 2023. Nominees will be selected by the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Board of… Read More
MCPS Offering Free SAT Prep Tutoring
Many high school students will apply to colleges in the coming months. Strong standardized test scores, as well as good grades and a challenging high school curriculum are all important.… Read More