5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 26, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Aug. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. First Day of School: Today is the first day of… Read More
Back-to-School Fair Draws Families Ahead of School Year
Students return to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for the new school year Monday, and MCPS held its annual back-to-school fair Saturday in Wheaton. This is the fair’s fifth year… Read More
Paint the Town Tradition Continues in Kensington
For an artful experience visit Kensington over the Labor Day weekend. The Montgomery Art Association (MAA) and the Town of Kensington will hold its annual “plein air” (“in the open… Read More
Northwood Students Moving to Newly Built Woodward in Rockville
Starting Monday, the 1800+ students of Northwood High School will attend Charles Woodward High School in Rockville while the buildings at their former Silver Spring location get reconstructed. 🚧 Northwood… Read More
Conductora de UPS Acusada de Robo de Paquetes
Adela Beatriz Orellana, de 26 años y residente de Hyattsville, fue arrestada y acusada de múltiples cargos de robo por hurtar el contenido de paquetes de UPS. Según la policía… Read More
Officer Fired After Found Guilty of Tossing Smoke Bomb During Attack on U.S. Capitol
Former Montgomery County Police Officer Justin Lee was found guilty Friday on charges that during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, he threw a smoke bomb… Read More
Wheaton Mall Hosts Back-to-School Fair Saturday
Two days before students go back to school, Westfield Wheaton mall will host MCPS’ Back-to School Fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair features: learn about the… Read More
Police Target Commercial Vehicles for Impaired Drivers
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) targeted impaired commercial vehicle drivers during a day long program in cooperation with several specialized units of the Maryland Highway Safety Office… Read More
AfriThrive Uses State Grant to Increase Growth of African Specialty Crops
AfriThrive in Silver Spring was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of Maryland specialty crops. AfriThrive received $30,237.84 to support immigrant and… Read More
A Wider Circle Receives Grant for Its Environmental Stewardship
Thanks to a $250,000 grant from Republic Services, an environmental company that handles recycling and waste, A Wider Circle is upping its efforts to ensure that needy area residents have… Read More
Las Escuelas Secundarias Instalarán Detectores de Humo de Cigarillos Electrónicos
Los miembros de la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery votaron el martes a favor de invertir $2 millones para comprar e instalar detectores de cigarillos electrónicos o vapeadores… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Aug. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Upcoming School Year: Check out back-to-school information on this MCPS webpage… Read More