County Council Honors 6-Year-Old Anti-Bullying Activist

The Montgomery County Council presented a proclamation Tuesday to recognize October as National Bullying Awareness month. During the proclamation, Councilmember Will Jawando honored Cavanaugh Bell, a 6-year-old from Gaithersburg, for his anti-bullying activism. Bell, a first-grader,… Read More

Neighborhoods October 23, 2019 Ashley Peccerelli

As They Huddle in Annapolis, Democrats Ponder End of the Miller Era

One thing we do know: Maryland’s Democratic senators will convene behind closed doors in Annapolis on Thursday. One thing we don’t know: why. Press reports say Senate President Thomas V.… Read More

Government October 23, 2019 Douglas Tallman

Boy Who Fell From Building Celebrates Birthday with Takoma Park Police

The Takoma Park Police Department helped a 3-year-old celebrate his birthday on Tuesday. This boy is someone officers got to know in September after a frightening incident. On Sept. 9,… Read More

Police/Crime/Fire October 23, 2019 Deirdre Byrne

Comptroller Launches Vaping Study Task Force

Because of the growing number of reports about serious illnesses, lung disease and deaths attributable to vaping, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday he is creating a task force to examine… Read More

Health Connect October 23, 2019 Staff Writer

Rockville Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

Montgomery County Police arrested a man who allegedly robbed a SunTrust bank in Rockville last week.  Police say Jason Kenneth Rollins, 34, of Montgomery Village was arrested on October 16 for robbing the… Read More

Police/Crime/Fire October 23, 2019 Ashley Peccerelli

Blair Principal Announces Sudden Death of Student

A twelfth-grade student at Montgomery Blair High School died unexpectedly Monday. Renay Johnson, principal of Blair, tweeted a letter sent home to the school community on Tuesday evening. In the… Read More

Education October 23, 2019 Deirdre Byrne

Muere Electrocutado Trabajador de la Construcción en Bethesda

Autoridades del condado de Montgomery informaron el martes en horas de la tarde que un trabajador de construcción, de origen hispano, falleció tras recibir una descarga eléctrica en  Bethesda, Maryland.… Read More

Hola Montgomery October 23, 2019 Andrea Sarralde

Five Things to Know for Oct. 23 in Montgomery County

It’s Wednesday, Oct. 23. Game 2 of the 2019 World Series will air at 8:07 p.m. on Fox. The Washington Nationals are playing at the Houston Astros. Go Nats! In… Read More

Neighborhoods October 23, 2019 Deirdre Byrne

Nationals’ Well Wishers Include Area Athletes, Teams and Landmarks

There is no shortage of well wishers for the Washington Nationals as they begin their quest Tuesday night for their first World Series title. Go #Nats, from the (temporarily and… Read More

Sports October 22, 2019 Joe Yasharoff

Jones Officially Nominated for Police Chief

Acting Chief Marcus Jones has been formally nominated to become Montgomery County’s next police chief. County Executive Marc Elrich sent a letter to Council President Nancy Navarro, saying Jones’ salary… Read More

Government October 22, 2019 Douglas Tallman

Gaithersburg Council to Decide Fate of Royal Farms in January

Gaithersburg is moving closer to getting Montgomery County’s first-ever Royal Farms. Its fate will be determined on Jan. 6, 2020. On Monday, Mayor Jud Ashman and the Gaithersburg City Council… Read More

Business October 22, 2019 Deirdre Byrne

Montgomery College’s Unique Art Exhibit Turns Bullet Casings into Bells

Montgomery College is presenting a unique art exhibit at the Sarah Silberman Art Gallery of the Rockville Campus from Oct. 23 through 31. Stephanie Mercedes, Montgomery College’s artist-in-residence in the… Read More

Arts/Entertainment October 22, 2019 Michelle Queen