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Want a say in local sports? County seeks advisory committee members
Montgomery County is in search of applicants to fill a number of vacancies on the Montgomery County Sports Advisory Committee. The committee, staffed by Montgomery County Recreation, studies sports participation and opportunities… Read More
5 things to know today, April 15, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Girl Power Contest deadline: 5 p.m. is the new deadline for… Read More
U.S. House approves renaming Olney post office for Sgt. Ramsey
The Olney Post Office moved one step closer to becoming the Sergeant Edward Lawrence Ramsey Post Office. Ramsey, an Army veteran and 27-year employee of the postal service, died in… Read More
Laytonsville Fire Chief: ‘We cannot survive’ if proposed budget passes
If the county executive’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget is adopted, Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department will lose three firefighters. “We can’t support this. We need the people out… Read More
Montgomery Parks host Archeology Day at Needwood Mansion
Montgomery Parks invites residents to a family-friendly archeology event next month at one of the county’s historic sites. The event will take place Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to… Read More
Election judges needed for June primary election
Election judges are needed in Montgomery County. The county Board of Elections seeks voters to serve as election judges during early voting from June 11 to 18 and on primary… Read More
Bethesda’s Kiki Rice is taking her talents to Toronto
This has been an unforgettable month for Bethesda native Kiki Rice. Fresh off winning an NCAA basketball championship with UCLA, Rice was drafted sixth overall by the Toronto Tempo in… Read More
5 things to know today, April 14, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Development in fight against Wootton move: Attorneys for a group… Read More
Teachers, union leaders rally for full funding of school budget
Teachers and union leaders rallied in Rockville last week to demand that the county council fully fund the public schools operating budget. Meanwhile, councilmembers are working to balance resources without… Read More
Gov. Moore advances Maryland Utility Relief Act with bipartisan support
Gov. Wes Moore and Maryland legislative leaders announced Monday a bipartisan agreement to pass the Utility Relief Act, a measure aimed at lowering electricity costs and increasing oversight of utility… Read More
Parents file emergency request to pause plan for Wootton High move
Attorneys for a group of local parents have filed an emergency request with the state superintendent to pause a plan that is set to move Rockville’s Wootton High School body… Read More
Bethesda school fence graffitied with name of Sandy Hook shooter
(3:50 p.m. April 13) This story was updated with a statement from Montgomery County police The name of the Sandy Hook mass shooter was graffitied on a fence at Bradley… Read More