Five Things to Know for Sept. 11 in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, September 11. Today we remember the victims and fallen heroes who lost their lives in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA. Here are five things… Read More
New Bill Requires Air Conditioning for All Rental Units in the County
Many Montgomery County residents who rent older and more affordable housing units do not have access to consistent air conditioning according to officials. Well, County Councilmembers plan to do something… Read More
Watkins Mill Dominates Seneca Valley 25-6 in Season Opener
Thirty years ago Watkins Mill High School opened with students reassigned from Gaithersburg and Seneca Valley High Schools. The rivalry that was created was a natural outgrowth of a new… Read More
Maryland Health Officials Confirm First Case of West Nile Virus
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today confirmed the first case of a person with West Nile virus (WNV) in Maryland this year. The infected individual is an adult living… Read More
Montgomery Council Considers Enhanced Security
Montgomery County Councilmembers are considering a step up in security because of messages they’ve received since several men, who are in the country illegally, have been charged with sex crimes.… Read More
Over a Thousand MCPS Students Still Need Vaccinations; Deadline is Sept. 23
About 1,100 MCPS students in 7th through 12th grades are not compliant with Maryland immunization requirements. All Maryland school students in the 7th through 12th grades must show proof of… Read More
Update: Germantown Man Arrested for First-Degree Murder; Police Identify Victim
Update (Sept. 12, 10 a.m.): Montgomery County police say the victim in Monday’s homicide is 39-year old Jennifer Sparks. Montgomery County police say a body found along Great Seneca Highway… Read More
Rockville Rally Supporting ICE Set for Friday
A group calling itself the Concerned Citizens Coalition of Montgomery County is holding a rally Friday to support federal immigration agents in downtown Rockville. WMAL’s Larry O’Connor and conservative talk… Read More
The FDA, Vaping, and You
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Since 2009, FDA has regulated… Read More
Olney Village Fire Displaces Two Families, Injures Firefighter
Several people were injured Tuesday morning in a 2 a.m. fire at two houses in the Olney Village neighborhood in the Brookeville area. Pete Piringer, the spokesperson for Montgomery County… Read More
Five Things to Know for Sept. 10 in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, September 10 and this week is National Suicide Prevention Week. If anyone you know is suffering, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Here are five things to… Read More
Chevy Chase Village Board Votes to Disestablish Dog Park
The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers voted to disestablish the dog park at Brookville Road Park, making a lot of residents barking mad. It was standing room only at… Read More