U.S. Rep. Delaney Appointed to 2 Committees
U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney, who was recently sworn in to represent Maryland District 6, will sit on the Agriculture and Science, Space and Technology committees in the new Congress.… Read More
Tiroteo en Kensington Deja un Hombre Muerto y otro Detenido
Un hombre murió y otro fue detenido tras un tiroteo en la cuadra 3900 de Franklin Street en Kensington. El personal de la Policía del Condado de Montgomery y del… Read More
‘All Stick and No Carrot’: Residents Testify on Proposed Plastic Bag Ban
Support and opposition were shared Tuesday on a proposed plastic bag ban. The county council bill would prohibit retail establishments from giving out plastic carryout bags, with some exceptions. The… Read More
What’s Open and Closed in Montgomery County for MLK Day
Montgomery County government offices will close on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Schedule changes: County offices—Closed. MC 311—Closed. State offices and courts—Closed. State Motor… Read More
Craig Melvin Debuts as Today Show Co-Anchor
Craig Melvin debuted as co-anchor, alongside Savannah Guthrie, on the Today show on NBC Monday. Melvin replaces Hoda Kotb, who co-anchored Today from 2018-2025 with Guthrie. Kotb, who left the… Read More
Cold Emergency Alert Issued Through Thursday
Montgomery County has issued a Cold Emergency Alert starting Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 16, at noon. Wind chill values are expected to drop below 20… Read More
Transportation Department Warns About Text Scam for Unpaid Tolls
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants you to know they never text to request payment of outstanding toll bills. Here’s an example of the message you may get on… Read More
Fallen Firefighter Honored With ‘Dignified Procession’
A dignified procession of fire, police and family transported fallen firefighter Chris Higgins’s body Tuesday morning past the fire stations where he had worked to a funeral home. The procession… Read More
Things to Know About Presidential Inauguration on Monday
The presidential inauguration of Donald Trump is Monday, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The county’s police department is involved with the event in Washington, D.C., and will send… Read More
Study Examines Barriers to Housing Among Those Involved in Criminal Justice System
The Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversite (OLO) issued an 86-page report concerning the implementation of the Housing Justice Act, which was designed to increase access to rental housing for… Read More
Volunteer Opportunities for MLK Day of Service
Thousands of Montgomery County residents are expected to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and teachings by volunteering during the MLK Day of Service from Saturday, Jan. 18, to… Read More
Maryland Health Connection: La Fecha Límite de Inscripción es el 15 de Enero
Maryland Health Connection es el mercado oficial de seguros de salud del estado, que ofrece una plataforma para que los residentes comparen e inscriban en planes de seguro de salud,… Read More