5 things to know today, July 7, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Health Fair: From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., a new health care nonprofit called… Read More
What does the 250th anniversary mean to the Montgomery County community?
Blistering heat did not stop Independence Day celebrations for America’s and Montgomery County’s 250th anniversary. Despite temperatures near 100 degrees on Friday, people crowded the field at Einstein High School… Read More
Refugees learn culinary skills, job preparation at Silver Spring cafe
Refugees find new opportunities here in Montgomery County at a cafe in downtown Silver Spring. Emma’s Torch cafe at 1200 East-West Highway teaches culinary skills and job preparation to help… Read More
Police expand emergency drone program
The County Police Department (MCPD) is upgrading its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program with a new dock-based drone system. The drones are used to respond to certain 911 calls… Read More
Two dead in Silver Spring house fire
Two women were found dead and one firefighter injured in a Silver Spring house fire. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire call at 2400 block… Read More
Maryland officials comment on Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling
The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump and his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, on Tuesday. On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14160, titled… Read More
Olney’s James Wood named MLB All-Star for second time
It all started on the Little League diamonds in Olney. Now, James Wood is headed back to baseball’s biggest midsummer stage. The Washington Nationals slugger has earned his second MLB… Read More
5 things to know today, July 6, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Major Red Line Construction: Starting today through Sept. 6, Metro… Read More
White’s Ferry donated to County
After years of negotiations with the owner of the Virginia landing Rockland Farms, owners Chuck and Stacey Kuhn “made an agreement with Montgomery County to donate the ferry’s operation… to… Read More
5 things to know today, July 3, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 3, and here are five things to know for the July 4th weekend in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat Emergency Alert: Montgomery County… Read More
Press freedom debate in MCPS highlights tension between oversight and student journalism rights
Student journalists challenging a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) memo on administrative review of school publications say they left the June 25 Board of Education meeting frustrated, arguing that district… Read More
Takoma Park cancels Fourth of July parade due to extreme heat
Takoma Park will not run its annual Fourth of July parade and street party because of dangerous heat conditions forecast for the holiday, organizers announced. The decision comes as the Washington… Read More