Lighting Strike Causes House Fire in Darnestown
A house caught fire after being struck by lightning in Darnestown on Monday around 4:45 p.m. It happened on the 13400 block of Haddonfield Drive near Darnestown Road, according to… Read More
Day 4 of Phase 2: Montgomery County Metrics Show Drop in COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations
Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County released an update to the public health metrics being used to guide the reopening timeline. The county entered Phase 2 of the economic reopening on Friday,… Read More
Concejo Aprueba $565,706 para Programa de Desarrollo Juvenil Positivo
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery votó para aprobar una asignación especial de $ 565,706 para el Programa de Desarrollo Juvenil Positivo. Este martes, el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery… Read More
Senior Planet Montgomery Offering Free Online Technology Classes
With COVID-19 turning internet knowledge into a necessity, Senior Planet Montgomery is offering online technology classes for residents sixty and older. These courses are free and will focus on topics… Read More
County’s Sister City in China Donates 20,000 Masks
Montgomery County’s Chinese Sister City, Xi’an, has donated 20,000 masks for Montgomery County employees who work on the front lines. The masks were received June 19 and currently are in… Read More
Lo que Debe Saber sobre la Reapertura de las Piscinas en Montgomery
El Dr. Travis Gayles, oficial de salud del condado de Montgomery, proporcionó recordatorios de seguridad a medida que las piscinas comienzan a abrirse en medio de la Fase 2 del… Read More
Asistencia para Negocios Durante la Fase 2 de Reapertura en Montgomery
El Condado de Montgomery está en la Fase 2 del plan de reapertura declarada por el gobierno local a través de una orden ejecutiva, debido a la pandemia de COVID-19.… Read More
MCPL Hosting Four Week Virtual Fashion Class for Middle Schoolers
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host a four week virtual fashion program for middle schoolers. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase. The MCPL website states:… Read More
Wheaton Library Hosting Virtual Meet-The-Author Event with Local Writers
Wheaton Library will host a virtual meet-the-author event on Thursday, June 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. The event will feature four Montgomery County authors: Keith Donohue (“The Motion of… Read More
MCPS Seeking Input from Parents, Guardians for Fall 2020 Plans
Montgomery County Public Schools has launched a survey to gather input from parents and guardians on potential aspects and ideas for its fall recovery plans. According to a statement released… Read More
With Some Restrictions Still in Place, Gaithersburg’s Playgrounds Now Open
With Montgomery County in Phase 2 of reopening, Gaithersburg has relaxed its restrictions on public playgrounds. Since Friday at 5 p.m., visitors are free to use the facilities as long… Read More
Council Considers Hiring Behavioral Health Professionals To Serve With Police
To alleviate pressures on Montgomery County police officers, members of the county council took the first steps to hire six behavioral health professionals who would assist police on calls that… Read More