It’s the Law: Do Not Pass a Stopped School Bus
Beginning Aug. 30, those bright yellow school buses once again will be traveling throughout Montgomery County. For the safety of students entering and exiting, all vehicles must stop at least… Read More
O’Looney Shares Video Featuring Students Urging Classmates to Wear a Mask
Richard Montgomery High School senior Hana O’Looney stars in a 45-second video on the importance of wearing a mask. “Wearing a mask will help keep in-person school open,” O’Looney, the… Read More
Thousands of Backpacks for Schoolchildren Donated During Charity Event
The 13th annual Park Potomac Ice Cream Social for Charity featured a parade with police cars, fire engines, vintage cars, pom pon girls and former Washington Football Team great Dexter Manley as… Read More
Watch Live: School Board Meets at 12:30 P.M. Tuesday
The Montgomery County school board meets Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. After a closed session in the morning, the meeting opens to the public with comments at 12:30… Read More
Pedestrian Killed on University Boulevard in Takoma Park
Updated at 3 p.m. Aug. 24 Police have identified the pedestrian who was struck on University Boulevard East and Merrimac Drive in Takoma Park. Roberto Cardenas Martinez, who is believed… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 24, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 24 and it is National Waffle Day and this is your opportunity to channel your inner Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation. As you feast, here are… Read More
Quince Orchard High School COVID-19 Outbreak Reaches 26 Cases
A COVID-19 outbreak at Quince Orchard High School related to the football team has grown to 26 cases. Principal Elizabeth Thomas reported six cases last Tuesday on Aug. 17. The… Read More
County Live Performance Venues Set COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing Requirements for Attendees
Some live performance venues in Montgomery County have introduced COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for attendees. The Fillmore: Effective Oct. 4, The Fillmore Silver Spring will require proof of full… Read More
Hogan to Biden Administration: States Need 4 Things to Combat COVID-19
Gov. Larry Hogan penned a letter to President Biden on Monday urging that the federal government take four steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus, as the Delta variant… Read More
Monday’s COVID-19 Health Metrics Show Increase in Cases, Transmission Rate
145 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the county Monday bringing the cumulative total to 74,807. The number of patients being treated for COVID-19 in a hospital continues to… Read More
Photos: Pooch Pool Party at Upper County in Gaithersburg
With summer winding down, everyone’s trying to squeeze in some last minute fun…including dogs. Over the weekend, the Recreation Department hosted a Pooch Pool Party at Upper County Outdoor Pool… Read More
Food, Fun, and Farm Animals: Images from the Fair
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair wrapped on Saturday. If you didn’t have a chance to attend, we’ll take you there through the lens of photographer Julia Nikhinson.