MCPS Has Received About 70 Unaccompanied Minors in Last Few Weeks, Albornoz Says

Over the last few weeks, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has received about 70 students who MCPS believes are unaccompanied minors, Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz told reporters during a… Read More

Education April 19, 2021 Maryam Shahzad

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers in Montgomery County and Maryland

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 19 Since Friday, April 16, the Maryland Department of Health has reported 242 new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County — 95 Saturday, 124… Read More

Health Connect April 19, 2021 Michelle Queen

Cicadas: They’re Loud, Gross and Harmless…and Coming to a Yard Near You

Warmer weather means longer days, cookouts and this year: cicadas. Those noisy, swarming bugs are expected to surface from their underground homes of 17 years as soon as it gets… Read More

Weather/Environment April 19, 2021 Rachel Clair

Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park Closed For Renovations

The Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park is closing for ten months due to renovations. Construction is set to begin this month. The 1/5-acre park, which is located at 3925 Hampden Street… Read More

Neighborhoods April 19, 2021 Jasmine Boykin

Montgomery Parks to Host Fun Run at Wheaton Regional to Celebrate Earth Month

In celebration of Earth Month, Montgomery Parks will be hosting the “Restore Our Earth Fun Run and Walk” at Wheaton Regional Park on Saturday, Apr. 24 from 9 a.m. to… Read More

Weather/Environment April 19, 2021 Abby Espiritu

Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Inductees

The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) announced on Sunday that it will be inducting six athletes into the class of 2021. The list of athletes includes: NFL Fullback… Read More

Sports April 19, 2021 Gracie Tanner

Maryland Bobcats Become First Professional Soccer Club to Join Anti-Racist Coalition

The Montgomery County-based Maryland Bobcats Football Club (FC) announced in a press release that they have joined the Anti-Racist Soccer Club coalition, officially making them the first professional club to… Read More

Sports April 19, 2021 Abby Espiritu

Seventh Through Eleventh Graders Returned to School Monday Morning

Monday marked the first day for another group of Montgomery County Public School students who opted to return to the classroom. Some, however, remain on the waiting list. As of… Read More

Education April 19, 2021 Suzanne Pollak

La Fase 3 del Programa de Ayuda para Inquilinos está Abierta para Aplicaciones

El ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, y otros líderes del condado realizaron una conferencia de prensa, el viernes, para anunciar un alivio adicional para los inquilinos elegibles. La… Read More

Government April 19, 2021 Andrea Sarralde

Two Rescued After Injuries on Billy Goat Trail

Two individuals were rescued on separate occasions near the Billy Goat Trail on Sunday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to the scenes after receiving reports that the… Read More

Police/Crime/Fire April 19, 2021 Gracie Tanner

One Dead After Two-Vehicle Collision in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Police Department is currently investigating a two-vehicle collision that left one dead in Gaithersburg early Sunday morning. According to police, at around 5:50 a.m., a Montgomery County police… Read More

Police/Crime/Fire April 19, 2021 Jasmine Boykin

Asamblea de Maryland: Prohíbe Centros de ICE y Protege Información de Conductores sin Documentos

La Asamblea General de Maryland aprobó recientemente dos legislaciones que protegen a los inmigrantes que no poseen documentos de estadía legal en el país. La primera, prohíbe que los centros… Read More

Government April 19, 2021 Andrea Sarralde