Hanukkah Is the Jewish Festival of Lights
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah began Thursday at sundown with the lighting of the first of eight candles. It continues for eight days, until Dec. 18. This Festival of Lights… Read More
Maryland’s Electors to Cast Presidential Vote Dec. 14
Maryland’s electors will cast their vote for president and vice president Monday, Dec. 14 at noon, as part of the Electoral College process. While they will vote in the State… Read More
Maryland Attorney General Opposes Texas Lawsuit Challenging Election Results
Update: The Supreme Court denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit Friday. [hr] Original Post: Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh joined 22 other attorneys general in a brief asking the… Read More
Chess is King During Pandemic, Including Here in Montgomery County
Chess is in the middle of a digital renaissance and that includes right here in Montgomery County. “The Queen’s Gambit” started streaming in October and it’s already Netflix’s “biggest limited… Read More
County Prepares to Implement New Emergency Radio System After Serious Disruptions in 2019
In 2019, multiple emergency radio channels dropped over Mother’s Day weekend in Montgomery County, hindering public safety communication. Now, the county is preparing to switch over to a new system.… Read More
Hogan Anuncia Ayuda Comercial y de Vivienda
El gobernador Larry Hogan anunció, en una conferencia de prensa el jueves, un nuevo alivio financiero de emergencia para empresas e inquilinos. A la reunión se le unieron la secretaria… Read More
Rockville Teen Dies Two Weeks After Collision on Skateboard
The teenager who was riding a skateboard when he collided with a car succumbed to his injuries Friday, about two weeks after the crash, police said. Alberto Barreto, 15, of… Read More
County Wants to Share Residents’ Holiday Decorations
To boost holiday spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery County is inviting residents to submit photos of winter and holiday decorations that will then be displayed on the county’s website.… Read More
Four Montgomery County Nursing Homes Rated ‘Best’ By U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News and World Report designated four Montgomery County nursing with its “Best” rating: Hebrew Home of Greater Washington in Rockville, Ingleside at King Farm in Rockville, Maplewood Park Place… Read More
NIH Children’s Inn Receives a Visit from Santa and His Police Escort
Accompanied by Montgomery County motor officers, Santa Claus brought a little more cheer to the Children’s Inn at the National Institute of Health on Wednesday. The visit was part of… Read More
Maryland Reports 51 COVID-Related Deaths, Including 10 in Montgomery County
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 452 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Friday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 38,190. The county has a rate… Read More
Water Main Break on Rockville Pike Causes Major Road Damage
A water main break Friday morning in front of the former White Flint Mall is causing traffic delays in the area of southbound Rockville Pike (MD-355) and Security Lane. https://twitter.com/GetMikeWalsh/status/1337381964819689475?s=20… Read More