5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 24, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Nov. 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Jawando Won’t Take Council President Role: The county council vice… Read More
AstraZeneca Announces $2 Billion Expansion with New Jobs Coming to Gaithersburg, Frederick
AstraZeneca officials announced Friday that the pharmaceutical company is investing $2 billion in a new state-of-the-art clinical manufacturing facility in Gaithersburg and an expansion of its biologics manufacturing facility in… Read More
In Retrial, Daughter of Former Diplomat Found Guilty in 2020 Rockville Murder
In a retrial, Sophia Negroponte, 32, was found guilty Thursday of fatally stabbing 24-year-old Yousuf Rasmussen, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. The former diplomat’s daughter was accused… Read More
Jawando Decides Not to Take Council President Role
The county council vice president is typically next in line to be president, but Council Vice President Will Jawando, who is running for county executive in 2026, announced he will… Read More
Van Hollen Aids Food Pantry in Serving Up Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving
People who receive food from the local nonprofit Nourishing Bethesda received the makings of a Thanksgiving feast Friday, along with their regular biweekly meal allocation. “It helps a lot,” said… Read More
School Board Approves More Than $2.7 Billion Plan to Upgrade School Facilities
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted to approve a more than $2.7 billion in upgrades to school facilities under the superintendent’s Capital Improvements Program and budget. The plan will… Read More
Police Investigate Homicide, Multiple Shootings in Fairland
Montgomery County police detectives are investigating a shooting-related homicide that took place in Fairland on Wednesday. At about 7:54 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Nov. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Ashman Running for Council: Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman will run… Read More
Grace Rivera-Oven Nombrada Presidenta de la Junta Escolar
Los miembros de la Junta Escolar eligieron a Grace Rivera-Oven como presidenta y a Brenda Wolff como vicepresidenta. Los nuevos cargos entrarán en vigor el 1 de diciembre. Rivera-Oven, quien… Read More
Rockville Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison For Killing Ex-Girlfriend
Francisco Lara-Garcia, 33, of Rockville, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend more than two years ago, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.… Read More
Grace Rivera-Oven Named School Board President; Brenda Wolff Named Vice President
School board members on Thursday elected Grace Rivera-Oven to be their president and Brenda Wolff to be vice president. The new positions take effect Dec. 1. Rivera-Oven currently serves as… Read More
¿Qué Esperar del Tráfico Vehicular Durante la Semana de Acción de Gracias?
La semana de Acción de Gracias sigue siendo una de las épocas de mayor tráfico del año. La Autoridad de Transporte de Maryland (MDTA) ofrece a los conductores tiempos de… Read More