Crime in County Increases for Third Year in a Row
In 2023, overall crime in Montgomery County rose for the third year in a row. According to a report to county council, auto thefts jumped 131%, and carjackings rose almost… Read More
Government
Council Reacts to Superintendent’s Resignation; Calls for Public Updates
After learning that Dr. Monifa McKnight was no longer Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), members of the County Council members issued a statement calling on the Board of… Read More
Superintendente McKnight Renuncia en Acuerdo Mutuo con la Junta Escolar
La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery y la Superintendente Escolar, Dra. Monifa McKnight, acordaron mutuamente separarse a partir del viernes, según un comunicado enviado por la Junta. McKnight… Read More
McKnight Steps Down; Superintendent and BOE ‘Mutually Agree to Separate’
The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) and School Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight mutually agreed to separate, effective Friday, according to a statement sent out by the BOE. McKnight issued… Read More
El Concejo Conmemorará el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana el 6 de Febrero
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery planea realizar un programa especial el martes 6 de febrero a las 11:30 a.m. para conmemorar el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana. Cada año,… Read More
County Accepting Applications for Free Trees Through Feb. 8
Reforest Montgomery opened applications for its free shade tree program Thursday. The initiative, one of six programs within this unit of the Montgomery County Planning Department, provides households with trees… Read More
Council to Commemorate Black History Month February 6
The Montgomery County Council plans to hold a special program Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. to commemorate Black History Month. Each year, the Association for the Study of African… Read More
Maryland Honors Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day With Free Rides
Sunday is national Transit Equity Day in honor of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. The Maryland Transit Administration is ensuring that its commuters ride for free Feb. 4. That includes rides… Read More
State Provides $87 Million for Pedestrian Safety, Bus Rapid Transit
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted Wednesday to provide $87 million for pedestrian improvement projects and continued work on the Flash Bus Rapid Transit network in Montgomery County. County… Read More
12 de Febrero Abre la Inscripción para los Programas de Primavera
Quienes viven en el condado de Montgomery pueden registrarse para la mayoría de los programas y actividades de primavera, a partir del lunes 12 de febrero a las 6:30 a… Read More
Takoma Park is a ‘Thought Leader,’ Says New City Manager
The Takoma Park mayor and city council welcomed the new city manager during a reception Wednesday evening. “Takoma is a thought leader,” Robert DiSpirito told MCM. He also noted challenges… Read More
Mark Your Calendars: County Opens Registration for Spring Programs on Feb. 12
County residents may register for most spring programs and activities starting on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 a.m. Registration for a few programs—Bone Builders, Day Trippers, and Senior Outdoor Adventures… Read More