FOP calls for state law to crack down on street takeovers
Members of the Fraternal Order of Police Montgomery County Lodge 35 are calling for a changes to state law following a Feb. 22 cross-county street takeover that blocked traffic and… Read More
Whitman, Blake claim county hoops titles
The incredible season for the Walt Whitman High School girls basketball team continued by claiming the Montgomery County title, beating Richard Montgomery 67-59 in Rockville. The Vikings improve to a… Read More
5 things to know today, Feb. 26, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Feb. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Community meeting: At 7 p.m. at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda,… Read More
Invasive Species Awareness Week highlights growing threats to Maryland’s forests and farms
This week, Maryland’s Department of Agriculture is spotlighting emerging invasive plant pests and forest pests as part of a statewide effort to prevent infestations, and inform residents how to report… Read More
Employee at Potomac senior facility charged in shooting death of resident
A medical technician who worked at the senior living facility where an 87-year-old resident was shot to death Feb. 14 has been charged with first degree murder. Maurquise Emillo James,… Read More
Candidate slate finalized for June primary
The filing deadline to run in the June primary was Tuesday night. During a primary, generally voters are restricted to cast their ballots for candidates who are running with the… Read More
New research: Melanoma cases expected to rise in 2026
New research released in February by the American Cancer Society suggests melanoma cases are expected to rise by more than 10% in 2026, prompting dermatologists in Montgomery County to warn… Read More
5 things to know today, Feb. 25, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Extreme Cold: The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert… Read More
Council approves Viva White Oak district with special financing plan
Montgomery County councilmembers on Tuesday unanimously approved the creation of the 294-acre Viva White Oak Development District. Their resolution included the use of the county’s first Tax Increment Financing (TIF).… Read More
Water is drinkable, but sewage spill will have long-term effects
Potomac Riverkeepers Network called the Potomac Pipeline sewage release “one of the worst, if not the worst, sewage spills in U.S. history. Not only has this event created an on-going… Read More
5 things to know today, Feb. 24, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Feb. 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Schools: Montgomery County Public Schools will open on time today,… Read More
Snowstorm cleanup winds down
Montgomery County Department of Transportation is scheduled to wind up its snowstorm clean up as of 6 p.m. Monday. The heavy snow turned landscapes into winter wonderlands before the higher… Read More