Taking The Plunge-Free and Low Cost Swimming Lessons
The YMCA in Silver Spring will once again offer free swimming lessons this summer. The chapter received a grant from YUSA. The money can fund up to 150 swimmers. However,… Read More
Exploring County Art Districts: Silver Spring
Introduction: A Brief History Silver Spring’s origins date back to the 19th century Blair summer home, named after Francis Preston Blair and daughter Elizabeth’s discovery of a mica-flecked spring. The… Read More
Jeffery Deaver Talks Writing and His Latest Thriller ‘South of Nowhere’
Author Jeffery Deaver sat down with Jennifer Bort Yacovissi at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on Saturday, May 17, to discuss his latest Colter Shaw novel, “South of Nowhere.” Deaver is… Read More
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Randolph Road Sends Several to Hospital
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews responded to a five-vehicle crash on eastbound Randolph Road, just before Connecticut Avenue, according to MCFRS chief spokesperson Pete Piringer. Two adults with traumatic… Read More
Juneteenth Celebrations to Take Place Across Montgomery County
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the day the enslaved persons of Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom, almost two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Today,… Read More
D.C. Parade Inspires County ‘No Kings’ Protests
Saturday evening, the U.S. Army will parade up Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. to celebrate its 250th anniversary. It also marks the 79th birthday of President Trump. But some county… Read More
Raskin Talks Tariffs; Local Store Owner Feels the Impact
Confused, chaotic, unpredictable, those are just a few of the words some politicians and business leaders use to describe the Trump administration’s tariff policies. The President’s decisions have caused tumult… Read More
Flood Watch Issued for Montgomery County Friday Evening
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for parts of Montgomery County from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters expect 1 to 2 inches of… Read More
County Announces Juneteenth Holiday Closures and Service Changes
Montgomery County government posted the following holiday schedule for Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth: County Offices — closed. MC311 — closed. State offices and courts — closed. State… Read More
Rockville Police Investigate 2 Shootings in 24 Hours
For the second time in two days, Rockville City Police officers are investigating a shooting. In both incidents, the suspects were teenagers, and ghost guns were used. Caleb Jiron, 18,… Read More
Germantown man charged with assault at Jewish Day School in Rockville
Editor’s Note (April 2026): This story has been updated to clarify that certain descriptions of the incident are based on statements from law enforcement and other sources at the time… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 13, In Montgomery County
Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, June 13, and this weekend in Montgomery County: 1. Early Release Day: Montgomery County Public Schools dismiss students early today for a scheduled early release… Read More