5 things to know today, Aug. 17, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Aug. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2… Read More
Arranca programa de fotomultas en luz verde contra el exceso de velocidad en intersecciones
Los conductores del condado de Montgomery pronto se enfrentarán a una nueva modalidad de control automatizado de tránsito diseñada para detectar el exceso de velocidad, incluso cuando el semáforo esté… Read More
Montgomery County fair draws crowds despite rain in the forecast
A few light drizzles throughout the evening did not stop the fun for the first of the nine-day Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg Friday. Signage throughout the annual fair… Read More
Shooter in Blake High School fracas sentenced to 5 years
In the course of a fight among students in the parking lot at James Hubert Blake High School in April, a gun was discharged. The owner of the gun was… Read More
MCPD launches ‘Speed on Green’ program to target speeding at intersections
Montgomery County drivers will soon face a new form of automated traffic enforcement designed to catch speeding, even when the traffic light is green. The Montgomery County Police Department is… Read More
The Brady Readery Opens a New Chapter for the Community
Sitting amid a quiet neighborhood in Laytonsville, the two-month-old bookstore lives with endless amounts of stories to tell, excited for Montgomery County residents of all ages to come by. Michelle… Read More
Gaithersburg man sentenced to 25 years for setting off pipe bomb at home
A Gaithersburg man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for setting off a pipe bomb at his home, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. In October 2025,… Read More
Germantown vigil planned for man killed in crash involving 13-year-old driver
William “Vance” Payne of Virgina perished in an early morning vehicle crash in Germantown on Tuesday, August 4. A stolen van allegedly driven by a 13-year-old, who struck Payne’s car… Read More
The View from Manila Across the South China Sea
On my recent visit to the Philippines, I flew into Manila and visited the cities of Clark and Subic Bay, northwest of Manila, all three on the main island of… Read More
Command of the Field: The family behind Washington’s game day production
For more than 80 years, the Wright family has had a front-row seat to Washington football history — only their view has been right on the field, working as game-day… Read More
5 things to know today, Aug. 14, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Aug. 14, and here are five things to know today and this weekend in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MoCo Fair Kicks Off: The Montgomery County… Read More
High school students learn about the judicial system through mock trial
During a summer afternoon, a group of 30 high school students from different schools across Montgomery County gathered at a county courthouse to learn how a trial is conducted. The… Read More