It’s Wednesday, June 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Drone Program: At 6:30 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School, councilmembers… Read More
For more than 20 years and over 100 shows, Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan has been hosting the Folk ‘N Great Music House Concerts at her house and other venues… Read More
In a surprise announcement, the school board unanimously approved county Police Chief Marcus Jones to a new position as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Chief of Security and Compliance Tuesday… Read More
Whether a power outage is due to a storm, balloon, downed airplane, lightning strike, chewing animal or fallen tree, Pepco’s emergency preparedness team and line crews stand ready to restore… Read More
Montgomery County’s unemployment rate was 2.6% in March, which is .8% above March of 2023, according to The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Montgomery Planning. Those two organizations issued a… Read More
As July 4th approaches, residents are reminded that all fireworks, including gold-labeled sparklers, are illegal to use in the county. The only exception is snap-and-pop noise makers, snakes and party… Read More
Recently-approved county police chief Marc Yamada looks forward to addressing challenges that lay ahead in taking the police department to the “next levels of success.” Outgoing police chief Marcus Jones… Read More
It has been more than a year since Maryland Governor Wes Moore named former Montgomery College (MC) administrator, Dr. Sanjay Rai, to serve as Secretary of Maryland’s Higher Education Commission.… Read More
Journalist and literary critic Elizabeth Winkler presented “Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies” at the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) on May 18. In her first book, subtitled “How Doubting… Read More
The County Public Libraries (MCPL) launched an online application system for obtaining full-service digital library cards. This initiative aims to enhance convenience, offering easier access to MCPL’s vast digital collection,… Read More
Metro customers will see a slight fare increase starting Sunday, June 30, to keep fares in line with cost-of-living adjustments and maintain current service levels. The last general fare increase… Read More
Track’s new phenom Quincy Wilson finished sixth in the finals of the 400 meters of the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, OR Monday. The result – he ran in 44.94… Read More