MLK Day Celebrations Around the County
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year to honor the life of the Civil Rights leader. The holiday was signed into… Read More
Michelle Queen
Friday’s Mega Millions Jackpot Worth $1.35 Billion
There were no grand prize winners in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing and the jackpot is now worth $1.35 billion. Yes, that’s billion with a ‘b.” The drawing for the Mega… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 13, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Jan. 13. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend. 1. Friday the 13th: There are two… Read More
County Seeks Applicants for New Sports Advisory Committee
Montgomery County is looking to fill 17 openings on the new Sports Advisory Committee. There are both public and organizations vacancies on the committee. The committee was established late last… Read More
Strathmore Hosts Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tribute
Montgomery County’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day tribute is scheduled for Monday, Jan 16 at 4 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore. The annual celebration spotlights Dr. King… Read More
County Adjusts Several Ride On Bus Schedules Beginning Jan. 29
Beginning Sunday, Jan. 29, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust 44 Ride On bus route schedules to “improve efficiency,” according to a press release. Ride On planners… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Montgomery County government The county will observe the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday Monday Jan. 16. Offices and facilities status: County Offices — closed. MC 311 — closed. State… Read More
Women’s Legislative Briefing Will Focus on Protecting Democracy
The 2023 Women’s Legislative Briefing takes place on Sunday, Jan 29 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and registration is underway. The 43rd annual briefing will center on women and protecting… Read More
Stocking Stuffer Turns Into Winning Lottery Ticket for Germantown Woman
A Germantown woman won $30,000 from the Maryland Lottery playing a holiday-themed scratch-off ticket she found in her Christmas stocking. The 18-year-old college student, whose name was not identified by… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Jan. 9, and looks like a cloudy day to start the work week. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Traffic Enforcement Public Forum: The… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 6, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Jan. 6. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend. 1. Winter Coat Distribution: Coats will be… Read More
13 MCPS Students Awarded Full-Tuition College Scholarships
Thirteen Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students are recipients of full-tuition, four-year college scholarships awarded by the Posse Foundation. The students were honored at a ceremony on Jan. 4, according… Read More