COVID, Flu Rates Rising But Still Not Considered High
Incidents of COVID and the flu are increasing in Montgomery County as are visits to urgent care and emergency rooms. The rates are the highest they have been since about… Read More
Government
Nigerian Man Indicted in $7.4 Million Scheme Involving North Bethesda Charity
A Nigerian man was indicted Tuesday in connection with a $7.5 million scheme to defraud two charities, one of which is located in North Bethesda. Olusegun Samson Adejorin was indicted… Read More
Maryland Begins $4.6 Million Project on New Hampshire Avenue
Maryland State Highway Administration officials announced they will resurface and repair almost two miles of New Hampshire Avenue (Maryland Route 650) beginning this week. The $4.6 million project concerns a… Read More
What the County Read: 2023’s Most Checked-Out Books
These are the Top 10 books taken out from Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) in 2023: 1. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 2. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 3.… Read More
Ride On implementa cambios de horarios a partir del 14 de enero
El Departamento de Transporte ajustará los horarios de 23 de los autobuses de Ride On para mejorar la eficiencia y la experiencia de los pasajeros, a partir del domingo, 14… Read More
Ride On Implementing Schedule Changes Beginning Jan. 14
The Department of Transportation will adjust 23 Ride On bus schedules to improve efficiency and rider experience, starting Sunday, Jan. 14. Twenty-one routes will have timetable adjustments that aim to… Read More
Top 10 Stories of 2023: Newly Elected Rockville Mayor Makes History
Rockville City Councilmember Monique Ashton gained a new title in 2023 – the 67th mayor of the City of Rockville – and made history in the process becoming the city’s… Read More
Top 10 Stories of 2023: Bike Lane Controversy
As the county and the state of Maryland move forward with their plans for Vision Zero – reducing pedestrian and cycling deaths to zero – they run into resistance from… Read More
County Announces Holiday Schedule for New Year’s Weekend
The County government will be following a holiday schedule for Sunday, Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Here’s a list of what will… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: Maryland Legalizes Recreational Cannabis
During the November, 2022 election, Marylander’s overwhelmingly voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Starting July 1 of this year, adults over 21 can legally possess 1.5 ounces of… Read More
Top 10 Stories of 2023: MCPS Principal on Leave After Investigation
Former Farquhar Middle School Principal Joel Beidleman remains on administrative leave following an investigation by Washington Post reporters concerning numerous complaints of sexual harassment filed against him. Beidelman was a… Read More
A Look Back at 2023: County Celebrates 100-year-old Plus Residents
On Friday, May 12, the county Department of Recreation held the first ever luncheon for county residents 100 years and more. Seventy-six centenarians accepted the invitation, and the event broke… Read More