Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the day the enslaved persons of Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom, almost two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Today,… Read More
Saturday evening, the U.S. Army will parade up Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. to celebrate its 250th anniversary. It also marks the 79th birthday of President Trump. But some county… Read More
Confused, chaotic, unpredictable, those are just a few of the words some politicians and business leaders use to describe the Trump administration’s tariff policies. The President’s decisions have caused tumult… Read More
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for parts of Montgomery County from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters expect 1 to 2 inches of… Read More
Montgomery County government posted the following holiday schedule for Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth: County Offices — closed. MC311 — closed. State offices and courts — closed. State… Read More
For the second time in two days, Rockville City Police officers are investigating a shooting. In both incidents, the suspects were teenagers, and ghost guns were used. Caleb Jiron, 18,… Read More
Updated June 13 at 3 p.m. Following his bail hearing Friday afternoon, Joseph Amr Khairy Abdalla was ordered held for an inpatient examination to test his competency. Also, according to… Read More
Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, June 13, and this weekend in Montgomery County: 1. Early Release Day: Montgomery County Public Schools dismiss students early today for a scheduled early release… Read More
Police took two men into custody following the attempted burglary of a Sunoco Gas Station on Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring. On June 11 at about 4:30 a.m., Montgomery… Read More
Hundreds of Montgomery Blair High School students walked out of their classes at noon today “to protest the senseless arrest and deportation of their classmate, neighbor, and friend,” according to… Read More
Applications for the Black in Business Awards are open until Friday, June 20. These awards honor the achievements of Black-owned businesses within Montgomery County. Finalists will be invited to attend… Read More
The Rockville Police Department and non-profit Main Street invite the community to participate in safety demonstrations, interact with first responders, and explore health resources at their upcoming Neighborhood Safety Day.… Read More