Walter Johnson Graduates Organize BLM Protest for Saturday
For weeks Matt Garfinkel and Nat Tilahun wanted to find a way to support the Black Lives Matter movement in Montgomery County. “We felt like we couldn’t not do something,”… Read More
Government
Hogan Creates $30 Million Fund to Curb Evictions
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that he is committing $30 million in new funding to help prevent evictions and to assist Maryland residents affected by the global pandemic. Montgomery County… Read More
Montgomery County Officials Urge Leaders to Resolve Purple Line Disputes
County Council President Sidney Katz and Council Vice President Tom Hucker urged Maryland officials to resolve ongoing conflicts with purple line contractors in a statement released Thursday. The announcement comes… Read More
MLK Indoor Swim Center Will Remain Closed Through the Summer
Martin Luther King Jr. Indoor Swim Center in Silver Spring will remain closed through September 2020. Over the next few months, the aquatic center will experience several renovations, including: ADA… Read More
Montgomery County COVID-19 Metrics: Hospitalizations Continue Dropping
Friday afternoon, Montgomery County released an update to the public health metrics being used to guide the reopening timeline. The county entered Phase 2 of the economic reopening on Friday,… Read More
Autoridades Recuerdan que Todos los Fuegos Artificiales son Ilegales en Montgomery
A medida que se acerca el 4 de julio, los funcionarios del Servicio de Bomberos y Rescate del Condado de Montgomery (MCFRS) están recordando a los residentes que todos los… Read More
Storm Sweeps Across the County Leaving Downed Trees, Power Outages
A storm swept across Montgomery County on Thursday evening, knocking down trees and power lines, causing some outages. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer says several homes… Read More
Takoma Park City Council Seeks Feedback on New Library Design
The City Council of Takoma Park is encouraging their residents to take a survey to help choose the exterior design of a new library. In order to move forward with… Read More
Hogan On COVID-19 Response: ‘We Have Led, and Will Continue to Lead’
Compared to other states, Maryland is better prepared for economic recovery thanks to its “early and aggressive actions,” said Gov. Larry Hogan during a COVID-19 update Thursday. “Our unemployment rate… Read More
Residents Reminded That All Fireworks Are Illegal in Montgomery County
As fourth of July approaches, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials are reminding residents that all fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in the county. MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer says,… Read More
Montgomery County Cancels Fourth of July Fireworks Displays
All public firework displays have been canceled for Montgomery County ahead of July Fourth due to ongoing coronavirus concerns. With social distancing and other restrictions still in effect to try… Read More
Montgomery County COVID-19 Metrics Continue Showing Hospitalizations Dropping
Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County released an update to the public health metrics being used to guide the reopening timeline. The county entered Phase 2 of the economic reopening on Friday,… Read More