Barnes & Noble Opens New Chapter a Mile Away From Old Location
Barnes & Noble in Rockville made sure its customers didn’t miss one day of reading. The bookstore on Rockville Pike was open Tuesday, and opened at a new storefront less… Read More
MCPD: Germantown Man Confesses to Six Armed Robberies
A 71-year-old man was arrested and charged with committing six armed bank robberies throughout Montgomery County during the past eight-and-a-half years. James Wersick, of Germantown, was arrested Aug. 4 as… Read More
Elrich: ‘We Eased Some Restrictions and We Tightened Others’
During his weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich gave updates regarding the recent amended executive order to allow more businesses to reopen under Phase 2 Guidelines.… Read More
Damascus Cougars Youth Football Coach Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Damascus Cougars youth football coach tested positive for coronavirus on August 2 after practicing with the team in the days leading up to his diagnosis. The unidentified coach is… Read More
Montgomery County Ranks Low in Equity Among Maryland School Districts
Montgomery County is ranked one of the least equitable school districts in Maryland according to finance website WalletHub. Only Howard County ranks lower than Montgomery County. WalletHub ranked Maryland’s 24… Read More
County Records 66 New COVID-19 Cases, Zero Deaths
The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported 66 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County, bringing the total to 17,976 since the first case was reported in March. Since Friday,… Read More
MCPS Details All-Virtual First Semester
Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan for the first semester, while totally virtual, is designed to be as similar to an in-school day as possible and includes virtual extracurricular activities, free… Read More
Toy Castle in Cabin John Mall Closing After 41 Years
Toy Castle, a toy store that has been in the Cabin John Mall in Potomac for 41 years, is closing in a few weeks. The owners of the store posted… Read More
Novavax’s COVID-19 Vaccine Generates Positive Results in Phase 1 Trial
The Gaithersburg-based biotechnology company Novavax reported positive results Tuesday in phase 1 of its clinical trial for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Promising news #MadeInMontgomery. https://t.co/rC2H7EkGQf — Montgomery Council (@MoCoCouncilMD) August… Read More
County Creates Guide on Accessing Sexual Assault Services During COVID-19
Montgomery County’s Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) has created a guide to accessing sexual assault services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide includes how to access sexual assault… Read More
Flooding, Road Closures, and Downed Power Lines in Aftermath of Isaias
Montgomery County was hit with strong winds and rain due to Tropical Storm Isaias on Aug. 4, and the storm left behind some damage. Chief spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire… Read More
Raskin Proposes Removing Name of Segregationist From Chevy Chase Circle
Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) announced on Tuesday that he will introduce a bill to remove the name of Francis G. Newlands from Chevy Chase Circle. Newlands is a late U.S.… Read More