5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Feb.13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Commission for Women: Meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at 21 Maryland Ave, Suite… Read More
Silver Spring Man Arrested for Series of Armed Robberies
Police said a Silver Spring man was arrested for eight armed or attempted armed robberies at businesses that happened from last November to this month. Domonique Nicholas Walker, 24, was… Read More
Police Release Footage of Armed Robbery at Silver Spring Apartment Building
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) released footage and photos of the armed robbery at the Stewart Lane Apartment building in Silver Spring, a case still under investigation. The two… Read More
Schools to Open on Time Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will open on time Thursday following Wednesday’s snow day. Before and after-school childcare programs and community use will go on as scheduled, according to MCPS.… Read More
Proyecto de Ley Regularía Tecnología de Vigilancia, Incluido Programa de Drones
El martes se presentó un proyecto de ley para regular el uso de la tecnología de vigilancia de seguridad pública por parte del condado. La presidenta del concejo del condado,… Read More
Maryland Lawmakers Join Federal Workers Protest
Three Maryland lawmakers joined the rally to support federal workers and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday. AFGE work at many… Read More
El Concejo Aprueba una Nueva Ley para Luchar en Contra de la Trata de Personas
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery aprobó una ley el martes con el objetivo de fortalecer las protecciones contra el trabajo forzado, permitiendo que el condado termine contratos con contratistas… Read More
Council Proposes Bill to Expand Homeowners’ Tax Credit Eligibility
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations Committee introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at broadening eligibility for the Homeowners Property Tax Credit. The proposed legislation would expand access to the County’s… Read More
Downed Wires, Dozens of Crashes During Tuesday Snow
County fire and rescue responded to more than 150 calls for service over a four-hour period during heavy snow Tuesday night. Most were weather-related, including dozens of crashes, and wires… Read More
Bethesda German Shepherd Wins Westminster Herding Group
Mercedes, a German Shepherd from Bethesda and handled by Kent Boyles, won the Herding Group at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday. The win adds to her achievements, including… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking
The Montgomery County Council passed a bill Tuesday aimed at strengthening protections against forced labor by allowing the county to terminate contracts with contractors and subcontractors found guilty of human… Read More
Prohibidas las Bolsas de Plástico a Partir del Próximo Año
Las bolsas de plástico estarán prohibidas en los comercios minoristas del condado de Montgomery a partir del próximo año. A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, los minoristas tendrán… Read More