State Deploys Nearly 3,000 People to Treat, Plow Roads
As of Monday morning the state deployed almost 3,000 people to treat and plow roads as a state of emergency continues during the winter storm. Maryland has already seen seven… Read More
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County Police Play Role in Securing Nation’s Capital for Big Events Next 2 Weeks
It will be an active two weeks in the nation’s capital as Congress gets ready to certify the presidential election and the country marks the anniversary of the Jan. 6… Read More
Ride On Route Changes Now in Effect
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will implement changes to 27 Ride On bus routes starting Sunday, Jan. 12. The adjustments aim to improve efficiency, on-time performance, and resource allocation… Read More
McClain Delaney Sworn Into U.S. House of Representatives
April McClain Delaney took the oath of office Friday and now is a member of the 119th Congress. She succeeded Rep. David Trone, who succeeded her husband, John Delaney. “Now… Read More
County Government Closed Monday Due to Weather
Montgomery County government offices will close Monday, Jan. 6, due to weather conditions. Libraries, recreation centers, and senior centers will also be closed. Ride On buses will run on a… Read More
Rockville Declares Snow Emergency; City Facilities Closed Jan. 6
Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will close Monday, Jan. 6, as a winter storm impacts the region. In preparation, the city has declared a snow emergency. All vehicles… Read More
Elrich: ‘This Will Probably End Up Being The Most Expensive Light Rail Project In The World’
The light rail Purple Line originally was expected to cost $5.6 billion and begin transporting passengers by 2022. Now, the opening date is scheduled for December of 2027, and its… Read More
Alsobrooks Sworn Into U.S. Senate Friday
Angela Alsobrooks was sworn into the U.S. Senate Friday afternoon by Vice President Kamala Harris. She was joined by Sen. Ben Cardin, who she is succeeding, Maryland’s Senior Senator Chris… Read More
Recreation Centers Cancel Activities
All Montgomery County Recreation activities and programs scheduled for 3 p.m. and later Friday have been cancelled due to expected inclement weather. Centers will remain open for drop-in programming per… Read More
Damascus Library Closes Soon for Extensive Renovations
The Damascus branch of Montgomery County Public Libraries will close on Jan. 31 for about 21 months. The library and senior center on 9701 Main Street will undergo renovations before… Read More
‘I Feel So Lucky To Have This Memory’: Maryland Man Harkens Back to Photo with President Jimmy Carter
The death of former President Jimmy Carter Sunday brought back a happy memory that Josh Davidsburg, a senior lecturer at University of Maryland College Park, admittedly doesn’t truly remember. As… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: County Seeks Answers to Affordable Housing Challenges
About the only thing all sides agreed upon during 2024 is that Montgomery County has a large affordable housing problem. How that will be solved continues to be debated by… Read More