Woman Robbed While Using ATM in Rockville, Suspect Still at Large
Officers with the Rockville Police department are investigating an armed robbery at a Wells Fargo ATM. Officials say that while a woman was using an ATM at the Wells Fargo… Read More
Elrich and Katz Offer Words of Encouragement for Local Small Businesses
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Sidney Katz participated in a Small Business Network panel discussion at Montgomery Community Media’s studios Tuesday morning. The topic for this… Read More
Mississippi Man Arrested for Handgun Possession in Gaithersburg
A man from Bay Shore, Mississippi was arrested on Jan. 15 for firearm-related offenses, according to a Montgomery County police statement. Police identified the man as Samuel Martone, 20. Officers… Read More
Police Investigate Pedestrian Collision Near Shady Grove Road
Montgomery County Police Department tweeted Tuesday that they are investigating a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. Police say that Shady Grove Road is closed near the entrance of Shady Grove… Read More
Charter Review Commission Seeks Public Input
The county’s Charter Review Commission seeks public input and invites residents to participate in any of the five listening sessions scheduled through March 23. The purpose of the sessions is… Read More
Man Killed Crossing Rockville Pike was Special Olympics Athlete
Brett Badin, who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Rockville Pike on the night of Jan. 16, was a Special Olympics Montgomery County (SOMO) athlete. The Montgomery County Police… Read More
Maryland Ranks 2020’s Second Most Educated State
In a new study recently released by WalletHub, Maryland ranks as the second most educated state in the country, just behind Massachusetts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,… Read More
Silver Spring Man Faces Several Peeping Tom Charges
Montgomery County Police Department’s Bethesda district station has announced the arrest of a Peeping Tom suspect in Silver Spring. Police have identified the man as 43-year-old Mario Verhage of Silver… Read More
Improperly Discarded Fireplace Ashes Cause House Fire in Aspen Hill
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire in Aspen Hill on Monday evening. Officials say it took about 45 firefighters to put the blaze out on… Read More
Oprah Picks ‘American Dirt’ By Gaithersburg High Grad For Book Club
It looks like Oprah and Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman have similar taste in books. Oprah Winfrey announced Tuesday morning that she’s selected “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins — an alumna… Read More
Elrich Impressed by Day of Service Event Turnout
The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel was packed Monday for Montgomery County’s MLK Day of Service event. Volunteer projects include packaging food for those in need, making scarves for hospice patients… Read More
UPDATE: Takoma Park Teen Found Safe, Unharmed
Update (Jan. 21): Sarela Nely Lanza, 14, of Takoma Park has been found safe and unharmed, police said. Original Post (Jan. 17): Montgomery County police are asking the public’s help in… Read More