5 Things to Know Today, April 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Local Case Goes to Supreme Court: The Supreme Court of the… Read More
Councilmembers to Vote No on Raising Property Taxes
Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Laurie-Anne Sayles have both sent emails to their district constituents declaring their opposition to a property tax increase. The increase of 3.4% was proposed by County… Read More
Legislators Still Waiting For Information on NIST Firings
U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-6), U. S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) and 20 other Democratic congressmembers still await a reply to their letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce… Read More
Residents Rally For Release of Abrego Garcia
About 75 people carried signs and chanted “Free Kilmar Garcia Now” Monday as they rallied in front of the El Salvadorian Consulate in Silver Spring. Don Maclean listed the rally… Read More
Kensington Day of the Book Festival to be Held April 27
The 18th annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival, a family-friendly book festival with a variety of games and activities, will be held on Sunday, April 27 from 11 a.m.… Read More
Olney Residents Protest Presidential Overreach
Saturday marked the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. And while others reenacted the first battles at Lexington and Concord, people in Olney stepped out to make their own “shot… Read More
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark County ‘Opt Out’ Case on Tuesday
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is scheduled to hear arguments on Tuesday, April 22 in Mahmoud v. Taylor — a case brought forth in 2023 by Montgomery County… Read More
2 Men Injured in Easter Night Shooting in Silver Spring; Suspect in Custody
Montgomery County police are investigating a shooting that left two men with minor injuries on Easter night. Officers responded to the 600 block of University Boulevard East on Sunday, April… Read More
Montgomery County Police Department Hiring 911 Specialists
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is hiring 911 specialists, with fast-track hiring events planned for May 16 and June 20. The starting salary for the position is $53,900 and… Read More
Van Hollen Detalla Visita a Abrego García en El Salvador
El viernes por la tarde, el senador Chris Van Hollen ofreció una conferencia de prensa en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Dulles para revelar los detalles de su visita a Kilmar… Read More
Bethesda Man Arrested for Kidnapping, Held Without Bond
A Bethesda man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after allegedly holding a woman at gunpoint, Montgomery County Police (MCPD) said in a press release. Robert Deeter, 31, was… Read More
Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame to Honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver with Achievement Award
The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) will honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, with its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award during its 2025 induction ceremony. The event… Read More