First U.S. Bird Flu Death Raises Concerns
Last week, the Louisiana Health Department reported the first U.S. death from bird flu. That has caused new concerns about the H5N1 virus, and whether the country is staring at… Read More
Police Warn of Poshmark Scam, Seek Additional Victims
Montgomery County police are investigating a scam involving the online marketplace Poshmark and warn there may be more victims. On Sept. 7, 2024, a Montgomery County resident reported that their… Read More
Planificadores Aprueban el Borrador del Plan del Corredor de University Boulevard
La Junta de Planificación del Condado de Montgomery aprobó un borrador de trabajo de un plan para rezonificar y mejorar la seguridad a lo largo de un tramo de 3,5… Read More
Gov. Moore Orders Maryland Flag to Half Staff in Honor of Firefighter Higgins
Governor Wes Moore has directed that the Maryland flag be lowered to half-staff immediately. This honors Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. Higgins tragically… Read More
Evite Estafas si va a Donar a las Víctimas de los Incendios en California
Los incendios forestales de California han devastado comunidades y han dejado a miles de personas con una necesidad urgente de ayuda. A medida que aumenta la generosidad, la Oficina de… Read More
Planners Approve Working Draft of University Boulevard Corridor Plan
The Montgomery County Planning Board approved a working draft of a plan to rezone and improve safety along a 3.5-mile stretch of University Boulevard between Wheaton and the Capital Beltway.… Read More
Total of 244 Arrested for DUI by Holiday Alcohol Task Force
As of Sunday, the county police department’s Holiday Alcohol Task Force arrested a total of 244 people for driving under the influence (DUI) this season. The task force began enforcement… Read More
Aumentan Casos de Influenza y COVID-19
El condado está experimentando máximos estacionales en casos de gripe y un aumento en las hospitalizaciones por COVID-19. Las hospitalizaciones por COVID-19 se han duplicado en las últimas dos semanas,… Read More
Jan. 17–19 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Discover a weekend of entertainment, learning, and community spirit in Montgomery County, Jan. 17–19. Friday, Jan. 17 Play Day in the Park Boyds Toddlers and their families can explore nature… Read More
Policía Arrestó Cientos de Personas por Conducir Bajo la Influencia del Alcohol y Drogas
Durante la última semana de trabajo del grupo especial de la Policía del Condado de Montgomery, para detener a conductores que manejan bajo la influencia del alcohol, que se desarrolló… Read More
Tips for California Wildfire Relief Donors on How to Avoid Scammers
The California wildfires have devastated communities, leaving thousands in urgent need of assistance. As generosity surges, the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) urges donors to ensure their contributions… Read More
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise
The county is experiencing seasonal highs in flu cases and a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations. COVID-19 hospitalizations have doubled over the past two weeks, County Executive Marc Elrich said during… Read More