Rita’s Permanently Closes in Olney
Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard has permanently closed its location in Olney. On Tuesday, the Olney Chamber of Commerce confirmed the news on social media. “We’ve recently learned that… Read More
County Warns Residents About Calls Soliciting Donations to Benefit Volunteer Firefighters
If you receive a phone call soliciting a donation to benefit local volunteer firefighters, you may want to think twice. Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning residents… Read More
Five Things to Know for Nov. 20 in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 20 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Updates on 495 and 270 Managed Lanes Study: At 10 a.m., The Maryland-National Capital Park… Read More
Concejo Aprueba Legislación sobre Equidad Racial y Justicia Social
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery aprobó por unanimidad una ley de equidad racial y justicia social que cambia la forma en que el condado realiza las funciones básicas. Por… Read More
Golden Age Screen Star Sophia Loren Coming to Rockville for Two Nights
Sophia Loren, one of the last surviving icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood, will be appearing in Rockville — yes, Rockville — this week. In what is being called… Read More
Hunger Strikers Fault County’s Climate Policies
A handful of environmentalists took their protest of the Montgomery County climate policies to the County Council on Tuesday, sitting quietly during the third-floor session, after considering their next moves… Read More
Gaithersburg Event to Provide Resources for the Homeless
The upcoming Nadim Khan Memorial Homeless Resource Day will offer a variety of programs and services for residents who experience homelessness. The event, to be held on Thursday November 21,… Read More
Hola Montgomery El Podcast: Bailarina de Vientre a los 48 años
Hola Montgomery- El Podcast, Episodio #8- Jamillah Echeverria: Bailarina del Vientre a las 48 años. La venezolana Jamillah Echeverria, quien reside en el condado de Montgomery desde hace varios años,… Read More
FOX5 to Receive County Grant for Moving North One Metro Stop
FOX5, Fox Television’s locally owned and operated affiliate, is in line to receive $1.5 million from the state and county for its move to a Bethesda high-rise. The station —… Read More
Pelosi Packs House for Political Fundraiser in Gaithersburg
More than 1,200 people showed up at Gaithersburg High School on Sunday to hear from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). Pelosi was in Gaithersburg to speak at a spaghetti dinner… Read More
UPDATE: Police Say Missing Gaithersburg Teen Found
Update: Montgomery County police say Brian Arevalo has been located safe and unharmed. Original Post: Montgomery County police are asking the public for help in finding a missing 14-year-old Gaithersburg… Read More
Council Passes Racial Equity, Social Justice Legislation
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a racial equity and social justice law that changes the way the county performs basic functions. For example, the legislation requires the county and… Read More