County Commemorates World AIDS Day With Women’s Sexual Health Event
Workshops focused on Black women’s sexual health and wellness are set for Dec. 3 to commemorate World AIDS Day. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the… Read More
Council Struggling With Ways to Make Housing More Affordable
Councilmembers reviewed the planning board’s recommendations on expanding affordable housing in the county. They noted that the process will take time, requiring hearings and zoning updates before any changes take… Read More
County Announces Thanksgiving Closures
Montgomery County government has announced their holiday schedule for Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. The press release has announced the following: County offices—Closed. MC 311— Closed. State… Read More
Man Charged with False Imprisonment After Standoff in Germantown
Police said a man was charged with false imprisonment after a standoff outside an apartment complex in Germantown on Sunday. Marques Buford, 49, of Germantown is being held without bond,… Read More
Martin O’Malley Resigns as Social Security Commissioner to Run for DNC Chair
Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland governor, has stepped down as Social Security Administration commissioner to become the first to announce his candidacy for chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).… Read More
‘Vision Zero’ Report Shows 11% Decline in Fatal Crashes Since COVID
Montgomery County’s Annual Vision Zero Initiative report has shown that serious and fatal crashes have dropped by 11% since the 2015-2019 period. According to a press release, the drop was… Read More
4 New Takoma Park Councilmembers Sworn In; Vow to Focus on Housing
Takoma Park residents said goodbye to four councilmembers and welcomed in their newly elected slate Monday night. Terry Seamans, who has been a fixture on council since 1999, opted not… Read More
Garden of Lights Exhibit Returns for 26th Year Friday
The Garden of Lights exhibit returns to Brookside Gardens on Friday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Now in its 26th year, the exhibit is a popular… Read More
Joven de Diecisiete Años con Orden Judicial es Arrestado con Arma de Fuego y Drogas
Un joven de 17 años que tenía una orden de arresto activa por no presentarse ante el tribunal fue arrestado el viernes 8 de noviembre, luego de que lo encontraran… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Nov. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Decision 2024: What will the general election results mean for… Read More
La Policía de Takoma Park y Chuck E. Cheese Celebrarán una “Noche de Juegos” con un Papá Noel Bilingüe
El Departamento de Policía de Takoma Park (TPPD, siglas en inglés) se asoció con Chuck E. Cheese de Takoma Park para celebrar la “Noche de Juegos con Santa” el martes… Read More
Takoma Park Police, Chuck E. Cheese to Hold ‘Game Night’ With Bilingual Santa
Takoma Park Police Department (TPPD) partnered with Takoma Park’s Chuck E. Cheese to hold “Game Night With Santa” on Tuesday, Dec. 17. There will be a bilingual English and Spanish-speaking… Read More