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Monday snow closings for schools and government announced

Montgomery County government non-emergency services will be closed Monday. Government facilities, including libraries, recreation centers, aquatic centers and senior centers, also will be closed. All activities scheduled through Community Use… Read More

Government January 25, 2026 Suzanne Pollak
Miniature Schnauzer Ziggy on a walk in Takoma Park, Maryland. January 25, 2026. Photo Courtesy: Markette Sheppard

Extreme cold puts pets at risk during snow emergency

With the entire State of Maryland under a snow emergency, Montgomery County’s office of animal services and pet adoption centers are closed, leaving fewer resources available for dogs, cats and… Read More

Feature January 25, 2026 Markette Sheppard
Sledding in Takoma Park on Jan. 25, 2026. Photo courtesy: Frank Hanrahan.

Enjoy the snow and check out these sledding hills in county parks

The snow is here and still coming down. With Montgomery County under a snow emergency, many places are closed. Seems like a great time to go sledding. “It’s time to… Read More

Feature January 25, 2026 Suzanne Pollak

Montgomery County leaders declare snow emergency, limiting parking and closing buildings

A significant winter storm is expected to bring snow just around midnight, according to the National Weather Service’s Baltimore/Washington Office, prompting Montgomery County leaders to upgrade Friday’s cold alert to… Read More

Government January 24, 2026 Suzanne Pollak

Montgomery County leaders urge residents to prepare for winter storm

Montgomery County leaders are urging residents to take winter storm warnings seriously as a potentially hazardous system is expected to bring snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures to the region.… Read More

Weather/Environment January 23, 2026 Cristina Caicedo Smit
Gov Wes Moore Maryland State of Emergency. Photo Courtesy: Office of the Governor

Gov. Moore declares State of Emergency for Maryland ahead of winter storm

Governor Wes Moore Friday declared a State of Emergency due to the major winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures expected to impact Maryland beginning Saturday. Moore also requested an Emergency… Read More

Government January 23, 2026 Suzanne Pollak

Montgomery County issues Cold Emergency Alert ahead of winter storm

Montgomery County has issued a cold emergency alert as of 3 p.m. Friday and continuing through Wednesday, Jan. 28 at noon. A Cold Emergency Alert is the highest level of… Read More

Government January 23, 2026 Suzanne Pollak

Takoma Park harnesses AI to capture stop sign violations

Love it, hate it or fear it—Artificial Intelligence has made life better for the Takoma Park police. The suburb taps AI to find and fine drivers who roll through stop… Read More

Police/Crime/Fire January 23, 2026 Fran Murphy

Investigation of fatal crash finds both child cyclist and school bus driver at fault

Both the 11-year-old bicyclist who died and a Montgomery County school bus driver were deemed at fault in a fatal collision Oct. 9, 2025 at the intersection of Bauer Drive… Read More

Police/Crime/Fire January 23, 2026 Suzanne Pollak

MCPS ‘Picklers’ headed back to China

Montgomery County Public Schools pickleball players will return to China next month as part of a Pickleball Diplomacy Initiative. MCPS will host a delegation from Shanghai from Feb. 5–7, followed… Read More

Sports January 23, 2026 Frank Hanrahan

Silver Spring man who died after being in police custody is identified

The Maryland Office of the Attorney General identified the man who died following a medical crisis two hours after being released by Montgomery County police on Dec. 15, 2025 in… Read More

Police/Crime/Fire January 23, 2026 Suzanne Pollak

5 things to know today, Jan. 23, in Montgomery County

It’s Friday, Jan. 23, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Winter storm watch: National Weather Service (NWS) issued a… Read More

Neighborhoods January 23, 2026 Maryam Shahzad
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