County Sees Drop in Respiratory Viruses
The flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Covid-19 still get some people sick in the region. However, the number of respiratory illnesses has dropped dramatically in recent weeks. The Centers… Read More
YouthTalks Podcast: Life as a Teen Immigrant
Montgomery County has long been a welcoming home for immigrants from around the world. It’s one of the reasons our community is so vibrant, resilient, and forward-thinking. In the latest… Read More
Freeze Warning Issued for Wednesday Morning
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Montgomery County and nearby areas. The warning is in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures may drop below… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Book Vending Machine: Just like using a soda or snack… Read More
Man Convicted of Murder in MS-13 Gang-Related Shooting
A Montgomery County jury has convicted a man believed to be affiliated with the MS-13 gang of first-degree murder, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Edgard Castro-Contreras,… Read More
Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound Opens Registration for Wilderness Expeditions
Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School’s wilderness expeditions, offering middle and high school students a chance to challenge themselves through outdoor adventure. The programs, which range… Read More
Vending Machine Rewards Students with Books
Just like using a soda or snack machine, a student inserts the coin, types in the number of a book and then – plunk – a brand-new book is the… Read More
Police Seek Tips in Potomac Burglary, Release Surveillance Video
Montgomery County police have released surveillance video of three suspects in a residential burglary in Potomac and are asking for the public’s help to identify them. The incident occurred around… Read More
Driver Dead in Single-Car Crash in Gaithersburg
Police report a man died and a woman was left in critical condition after a single-car crash on sSunday in Gaithersburg. 25-year-old William Giovanis Vasquez of Prince George’s County was… Read More
Silver Spring Lottery Winner Puts Mom First
A Silver Spring man plans to buy his mother a new home after winning $500,000 from a scratch-off ticket. The Montgomery County resident, a lawncare specialist, bought the winning Bonus… Read More
Montgomery County Police Working to Encrypt Radio Communications
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) is working to fully encrypt all police radio transmissions in the near future in an effort to protect public safety, according to the… Read More
Police Investigating Montgomery Village Shooting That Left 2 Seriously Injured
Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting that left two men seriously injured in Montgomery Village, according to authorities. Officers responded to reports of gunfire on Sunday, April 6 in… Read More