Takoma Park Students Celebrate Earth Day
All 650 students at Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park did their part to celebrate Earth Day Tuesday. They got dirty planting greens. They learned about where their water… Read More
County Leaders Mourn Death of Pope Francis
Montgomery County leaders are mourning the death of Pope Francis, remembering him as a global humanitarian and spiritual leader whose message of compassion resonated far beyond the Catholic Church. County… Read More
Police Arrest Armed Suspect After Tip from Bystander
Montgomery County police arrested a Silver Spring man Sunday after a Good Samaritan reported his location to authorities. Officers charged 46-year-old Isaias Orellana in connection with a shooting on University… Read More
Manifestación por la Liberación de Ábrego García
Unas 75 personas portaron carteles y corearon “Liberen a Kilmar Ábrego García ahora” mientras se manifestaban frente al Consulado de El Salvador en Silver Spring, el lunes. Don Maclean publicó… Read More
Elrich Vetoes Bill to Convert Commercial Buildings to Housing
Despite overwhelming approval in a 10-1 vote from the County Council, on Monday County Executive Marc Elrich vetoed the bill that would offer a 20-year property tax abatement on conversion… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Local Case Goes to Supreme Court: The Supreme Court of the… Read More
Councilmembers to Vote No on Raising Property Taxes
Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Laurie-Anne Sayles have both sent emails to their district constituents declaring their opposition to a property tax increase. The increase of 3.4% was proposed by County… Read More
Legislators Still Waiting For Information on NIST Firings
U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-6), U. S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) and 20 other Democratic congressmembers still await a reply to their letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce… Read More
Residents Rally For Release of Abrego Garcia
About 75 people carried signs and chanted “Free Kilmar Garcia Now” Monday as they rallied in front of the El Salvadorian Consulate in Silver Spring. Don Maclean listed the rally… Read More
Kensington Day of the Book Festival to be Held April 27
The 18th annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival, a family-friendly book festival with a variety of games and activities, will be held on Sunday, April 27 from 11 a.m.… Read More
Olney Residents Protest Presidential Overreach
Saturday marked the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. And while others reenacted the first battles at Lexington and Concord, people in Olney stepped out to make their own “shot… Read More
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark County ‘Opt Out’ Case on Tuesday
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is scheduled to hear arguments on Tuesday, April 22 in Mahmoud v. Taylor — a case brought forth in 2023 by Montgomery County… Read More