Board of Education Adopts Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
MCPS Board of Education adopted the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget on Monday. President Shebra Evans says the Board voted unanimously to adopt a $2.805 billion budget for (FY) 2021 which… Read More
Fire Performer in Critical Condition After Kensington Shed Fire
Updated Feb. 12: Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer tweeted that it’s probable the fire performer was dousing, or was about to douse, her baton with kerosene and… Read More
Montgomery County Public Libraries Launch Independent eBook Collection
Montgomery County Public Libraries has launched an independent Overdrive ebook collection. The new system offers greater efficiency for customers looking to obtain an ebook or audiobook in the collection. Some… Read More
Council Interviews Appointee for Chief Equity Officer
Montgomery County Racial Equity Program Manager Tiffany Ward was interviewed by the County Council Tuesday for a position as the county’s Chief Equity Officer (CEO). Ward was appointed by County… Read More
Pedestrian Safety, Capital Budget Top Agenda at Katz News Conference
Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz discussed pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety, the Council’s capital budget and Black History Month in his Monday news conference. Here is the news conference… Read More
County School Board Offers Superintendent Jack Smith New Contract
Superintendent Jack R. Smith was offered a new contract Monday after Montgomery County’s school board voted unanimously in favor of the action. Smith has been the superintendent of Montgomery County… Read More
Three Pedestrians Struck in Separate Incidents in Silver Spring, Rockville
Three pedestrians were struck Tuesday in Montgomery County. The first incident occurred close to 6 a.m. this morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
Montgomery County Boasts Four of America’s Most Diverse Cities
According to a study by Wallet Hub, four of the top 10 most diverse cities in the country are in Montgomery County, outranking New York and San Francisco. The finance… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not on Presidents Day
Here’s a list of things in the county that are open and some that are not on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. Montgomery County County Offices – closed Libraries – closed… Read More
Mobile Trailer Shows Warning Signs, Hiding Spots for Opioid Addiction
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) introduced the Community Opioid Prevention Education (COPE) trailer Monday following a press conference. The mobile trailer is made to look like a bedroom and… Read More
Black History Month: MCM Spotlights the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce
The Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce is focused on starting, sustaining and growing successful black businesses throughout the state. The organization does this by offering networking opportunities, resources and partnerships… Read More
Five Things to Know for Feb. 11 in Montgomery County
Expect showers this morning and cloudy weather tonight. The low is expected to be 36 degrees. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Feb. 11. 1. Council… Read More