Crime drops in Downtown Silver Spring
Overall crime in Downtown Silver Spring has decreased since 2024 by eight percent, according to a report on 2025 by the Montgomery County Police Department. Assaults involving guns dropped 53%,… Read More
Residents raise school safety, special ed questions at Rockville forum
Residents joined an education budget forum in Rockville to discuss their concerns and priorities for public schools, including student violence and safety, special education, and oversight. County Councilmember Will Jawando… Read More
Fans gather to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon
Nearly 500 Pokémon fans gathered at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Feb. 28 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. PokéFair, held in Gaithersburg, hosted a mini-convention that drew a… Read More
5 things to know today, March 10, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, March 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. The Pulse: The latest episode of The Pulse takes viewers… Read More
School, state officials and students share their love of reading
Excited Burnt Mills Elementary students sporting their Read Across America paper hats welcomed a school bus load of Montgomery County Public Schools staff and state officials to share their mutual… Read More
State titles in reach for several hoops teams
Montgomery County is well represented in both boys and girls high school basketball in the Maryland public school state playoffs. Three boys teams and two girls squads have made the… Read More
Moore announces plan to aid businesses along Purple Line corridor
Standing in the midst of Long Branch businesses that have suffered financially during Purple Line construction, Gov. Wes Moore Monday announced he has included $3 million in his proposed budget… Read More
5 things to know today, March 9, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, March 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. The Pulse: This week, The Pulse takes viewers to the… Read More
International Women’s Day Spotlight: Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller’s journey from India to the top of Maryland Politics
As Maryland’s first Asian-American lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller often finds herself in rooms where few people share her background. But that’s nothing new. “I’ve spent my entire life walking into places… Read More
‘The Pulse’ on location along the Potomac River amid sewage spill outrage
This week, The Pulse takes viewers to the banks of the Potomac River, where a massive sewage spill has sparked growing concern among residents and environmentalists. Community members recently gathered… Read More
MCPS investigating allegations of illness due to classroom conditions at New Hampshire Estates school
Sixteen students and nine staff members at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School say they fell ill due to classroom conditions last month, as Montgomery County Public Schools continues to locate… Read More
Animal Shelter Officials: large dog adoptions ‘urgently needed’
The county’s animal shelter took in 29 dogs between Tuesday and Friday, pushing the shelter over capacity, according to Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center officials. Large dogs continue… Read More