Fox 5 Moves to New Digs in Bethesda
After five decades at 5151 Wisconsin Avenue in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of NW Washington DC, Fox 5 is getting new, shiny digs in Bethesda. The new headquarters are two… Read More
Concerts, Cinema and Carousels
Summer comes to Montgomery County offering music, movies and other amusements. Go to Wheaton to catch their TGIF Summer Concert Series at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza at 2424 Reedie… Read More
Kennedy High Teacher Carries Flag in Tokyo Games Opening Ceremony
As Thea LaFond walked into the stadium and shared the duties of carrying the Dominica flag in the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday, there almost certainly were plenty of… Read More
‘Humbled and Honored’ Tom Manger Leads U.S. Capitol Police
Former Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger took the helm of the United States Capitol Police Friday. He heads up a force in which two officers died and nearly 150… Read More
Communities of Color Fight to Get Recreation Centers Back
Council President Tom Hucker called for the reopening of the Long Branch and Coffield community centers to local residents. Those two centers have been used as emergency homeless shelters during… Read More
El Condado Busca Medidas para Apoyar a los Menores que Llegan de la Frontera Mexicana
Los concejales de dos comités favorecieron la asignación de cerca de $5 millones de dólares para fortalecer el apoyo del condado de Montgomery con el propósito de que los niños… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 23, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, July 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Olympic Games: The Tokyo Olympic games open today with precautions to prevent the spread… Read More
Pandemic Inspires Local Small Business Owner to Open New Restaurant
Now that restrictions have eased in Montgomery County, some local small businesses are back into the swing of things and recovering from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The… Read More
County Piloting ‘SolarAPP+’ Platform to Instantly Approve Solar Permits for Residents
Montgomery County wants to help residents get solar panels installed faster and the jurisdiction is joining a pilot to meet that goal. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joined Councilmember… Read More
Stone Ridge Makes Splash for Olympians Ledecky, Bacon
Stone Ridge School for the Sacred Heart can’t contain their excitement to watch alumnae Katie Ledecky and Phoebe Bacon swim in the Tokyo Olympics. More than 350 students returned to… Read More
FCC, FTC Warn of Auto Warranty Scams
Both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have recently issued warnings about extended vehicle “warranty” robocalls. The individuals making the calls do not represent the… Read More
Takoma Park Imprints Local Poems in New Sidewalks
While walking around Takoma Park, look down at your feet to see poems written by local residents imprinted on new sidewalks across the city. So far, three poems have been… Read More