Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 23, in Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Nov. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Museums and Zoo Close: Due to the COVID-19 surge, the Smithsonian museums, including the… Read More
Police Say Olney Home Was Vandalized Twice, Suspect Video Released
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is searching for a man who police said has twice spray-painted derogatory words on the garage door of an Olney residence. Investigators have released… Read More
Library Card Holders Have Access to 7,000 Digital Newspapers, Magazines
Montgomery County Public Libraries’ cardholders will now be able to access magazines and newspapers from more than 120 countries through PressReader, according to a news release. “We are so pleased… Read More
Police Investigating Pharmacy Robbery in Glen Echo
Montgomery County Police are investigating the robbery of a pharmacy in Glen Echo that happened on November 12 around 8:00 p.m. An investigation determined that two suspects entered the pharmacy… Read More
New Name for Olde Towne Bridge Honors Former Gaithersburg City Manager
The Olde Towne Gaithersburg bridge over the railroad tracks connecting the Olde Towne Parking Garage to the Olde Towne Commercial District was formally named the Tomasello Pedestrian Bridge on Nov.… Read More
Gayles Asks Private Schools to Consider Return to All-Virtual Instruction
On Thursday, Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles asked private schools to consider a return to fully-virtual instruction. In a letter, Gayles said a recent surge in COVID-19 cases… Read More
Verizon Employee Assaulted During Attempted Armed Robbery, Police Say
An attempted armed robbery is under investigation after two suspects entered a Verizon store and assaulted an employee, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). The incident occurred on… Read More
Detectives Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision in North Bethesda
Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved collision that occurred in North Bethesda early Friday morning. First responders arrived on the scene shortly after 5:00 a.m., according to police.… Read More
Dewey Local Park Gets Makeover Featuring New Street Hockey Rink
Dewey Local Park in Silver Spring has gotten a makeover for the first time since 1990. The renovations are part of Montgomery Parks’ “refresher program.” The refresher has brought several… Read More
State Approves County’s Previously-Denied Waiver for Early Childcare Centers
After a second letter from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon approved the county’s initially-rejected request asking to continue relaxed teacher-child ratios in early childcare facilities.… Read More
A partir de Hoy se Aceptan Solicitudes del Fondo de Alivio para Restaurantes
La industria de los restaurantes se ha visto gravemente afectada por la pandemia, perdiendo ingresos y clientes debido a preocupaciones, cierres y restricciones relacionados con la salud pública, según la… Read More
Montgomery Parks Extends Open Parkways Initiative
Montgomery Parks’ Open Parkways initiative is receiving some attention this Thanksgiving, offering up more opportunities for a walk, run, or bike ride. Beginning Wednesday Nov. 25 at noon, Montgomery Parks… Read More