County schools’ graduation rate dips slightly
Montgomery County’s four-year cohort graduation in 2025 was 88.77%, which is slightly higher than the state average. But graduation rates were higher during the school year that ended in 2024… Read More
Democrats hope to redraw state Congressional map
Governor Moore’s Redistricting Advisory Commission has drawn a new map of the state’s congressional districts. This comes after a 3-2 vote by the commission last week. State Senate PresidentBill Ferguson,… Read More
County leaders provide update on services like snow removal, trash pickup
As residents dig and scrape themselves out of this weekend’s storm, county employees continue to provide services like plowing, housing for unsheltered people and mass transportation. Clearing the Roads Monday… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 27, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 27, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Schools closed: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today.… Read More
Unhoused at risk as temperatures drop
As one of the biggest snowstorms in years winds down, the county continues to manage its aftermath. Efforts to restore normal conditions are well underway. Meanwhile, vulnerable unhoused people still… Read More
Tormenta invernal cierra escuelas y servicios gubernamentales
Luego de que el condado de Montgomery recibiera entre 6 y 11 pulgadas de acumulación de nieve y hielo durante el domingo, el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NOAA, por sus siglas… Read More
Montgomery County leaders highlight human trafficking prevention efforts
January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in Montgomery County and local leaders, advocates and law enforcement officials are renewing their commitment to combat trafficking and support survivors. Julia… Read More
Long Branch designated a Main Street Maryland Community
Long Branch, a community within Silver Spring near Takoma Park, was designated a Main Street Maryland Community by the state Department of Housing and Community Development. “I’ve had the pleasure… Read More
Check When Your Street Will Get Plowed
As of Monday morning, Montgomery County transportation department crews have plowed emergency roads and are working on residential streets, according to the county’s online Winter Storm Information Portal. Residents can… Read More
Curtis Ward, Jamaican ambassador and county resident, laid to rest
Jamaican Ambassador Curtis A. Ward, a Montgomery County resident, was laid to rest Saturday at Saint Andrew Apostle Catholic Church in Kemp Mill. Ward, who represented Jamaica on the United… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 26, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Jan. 26, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Schools: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Monday and… Read More
Montgomery County becomes a ‘Winter Wonderland’ amid January snow
It’s the first major snow of 2026, and while the wintry mix is shutting down the streets, MCM’s news and production teams are hard at work reporting on the storm… Read More