3 Food Distribution Events Happening Saturday
Three food distribution events are scheduled for Saturday, August 8. Two in Silver Spring and one in Germantown. All three will begin at 10 a.m. and operate until noon. The… Read More
‘Who Elected You?’: Parents Protest Gayles’ Order for Private Schools to Stay Virtual
Montgomery County residents rallied against the ordered closure of private schools by County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles at a protest Wednesday. It was organized by the “Open Montgomery County,… Read More
Along Dangerous Bethesda Roadway, Safety Improvement Project Begins
Work has begun on the long anticipated roadway improvement project along River Road in Bethesda. The $1.9 million project, which aims to improve safety between Braeburn Parkway and Pyle Road,… Read More
New Amazon 4-Star Store Opens in Westfield Montgomery
A new store opened Wednesday in Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda: Amazon’s 4-star store. Westfield Montgomery announced the news on its social media platforms. “We’re excited to welcome you to our… Read More
Two People Shot At During Assault In Front of Takoma Park Restaurant
Two people were shot at in an incident in front of the International House of Pancakes in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue shortly after midnight on Aug. 6.… Read More
Brew Belly Employee Spat on by Customer Refusing to Wear Mask
An employee of Brew Belly in Olney was spat on July 31 by a disgruntled customer refusing to wear a mask. “Never did we think we would be making a… Read More
Private School Parent: ‘I’m Disheartened That Our Children Are Being Used in This Tug of War’
On Monday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced a new order that stripped local jurisdictions of their authority to prohibit local schools and school systems from reopening with in-person instruction. On Wednesday, Montgomery County… Read More
County Passes 18,000 Cumulative COVID-19 Cases, State Reaches 93,000
The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County since the pandemic began reached 18,032 on Thursday, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health. The tally increased by… Read More
Maryland State Fair Cancelled for First Time Since World War II
The 139th Maryland State Fair, which was expected to run between Aug. 27 and Sep. 7, will be cancelled due to COVID-19, organizers announced in a Facebook statement Aug. 5.… Read More
Controversy Continues to Swirl Around Opening of Nonpublic Schools
As schools and students prepare to begin the new year, a decision as to whether nonpublic schools may welcome students into their classrooms appears fluid. On Wednesday, County Health Officer… Read More
Blog: Tee It High. Let It Fly. GGCC to Host its 30th Annual Business Golf Classic
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will host its 30th Annual Business Golf Classic at Worthington Manor Golf Club, 8329 Fingerboard Road, Urbana, Maryland on Friday, September 11, 2020. The… Read More
Flash Flood Watch For Thursday as NWS Expects Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County Thursday from 2:46 a.m. to midnight. Slow moving showers and thunderstorms are forecast throughout the day and… Read More