Motorcyclist Dead in White Oak Collision
Police said a motorcyclist died in a collision in the White Oak area Saturday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
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19-Year-Old Charged With Stealing Vehicles Valued More Than $185K Total
Police said a 19-year-old has been charged with thefts of five vehicles across the county valued at a total of $185,064. Jefferson Ventura, of College Park in Prince George’s County,… Read More
County Fair Postpones Opening to Saturday Due to Weather
The annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg is scheduled to open Saturday instead of Friday due to weather. The plan is to open at 10 a.m. Saturday, according to… Read More
Elrich Signs Renter Fire Safety Bill Inspired After Woman’s Death
County Executive Marc Elrich signed a council bill into law Thursday that was inspired after a woman died last year in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire. “When I lost my… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 7, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Fast Charging EV Stations: Silver Spring will have two new electric… Read More
Police, Residents Come Together in Downtown Silver Spring at National Night Out
Police and residents participated in National Night Out at numerous locations across the county Tuesday evening. In downtown Silver Spring, police and local leaders joined residents for an event on… Read More
Maternal Health Resource Fair Set for Aug. 10 in Silver Spring
The county’s annual free maternal health resource fair will be Saturday, Aug. 10 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. The “Right from the Start” fair is 11 a.m.-2 p.m.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. National Night Out: Tonight is National Night Out — it… Read More
Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Deadly Wrong-Way Beltway Crash
A man was sentenced to prison Friday for a deadly wrong-way collision last year on the beltway. Jayleen Hannor, 24, of Montezuma, Georgia, was sentenced in Circuit Court to serve… Read More
Firefighters Respond to Fire Sunday at Shady Grove Transfer Station
A large pile of scrap metal went up in flames Sunday evening outside at the Shady Grove Transfer Station on Frederick Road in Derwood, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Serve 23 Years in 2017 Killing
A Silver Spring man was sentenced to prison for the killing of a 17-year-old several years ago inside the victim’s home, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO).… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert For Third Consecutive Day Saturday
The county will be under a Hyperthermia Alert for the third day in a row Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. as extreme heat continues. A Hyperthermia Alert was also activated… Read More