Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Makes Olympic History

Bethesda native Katie Ledecky became the most decorated women’s U.S. Olympian in history Thursday, winning her thirteenth career medal, a silver, in the 4×200 meter freestyle relay. HISTORY FOR KATIE… Read More

Sports August 1, 2024 Jack Bowman

Gas Leak Apparent Cause of Kensington House Fire

There were no injuries when an apparent gas leak caused an explosion and set a house in the 400 block of Byrd Road in Kensington on fire Thursday afternoon. All occupants… Read More

Police/Crime/Fire August 1, 2024 Suzanne Pollak

Concejo Aumenta Programa de Subvenciones Diseñado para Reducir Oficinas Vacantes

Los miembros del concejo del condado de Montgomery aprobaron el programa de subvenciones Make Office Vacancy Extinct (MOVE) para reducir las oficinas vacantes y reconstruir la economía del condado. “Al… Read More

Government August 1, 2024 Andrea Sarralde

State Releases Video of Police-Involved Fatal Shooting of Father of 2

The mother of Bishop Jones, who was fatally shot by a Montgomery County police officer May 30, can be heard screaming, “Stop. Stop. No, baby no. No baby” multiple times… Read More

Police/Crime/Fire August 1, 2024 Suzanne Pollak

La Inscripción para Actividades Recreativas de Otoño Comienza el 12 de Agosto

Los interesados, que vivan en el condado de Montgomery, pueden inscribirse para la mayoría de los programas y actividades de otoño a partir del lunes 12 de agosto a las… Read More

Neighborhoods August 1, 2024 Andrea Sarralde

White’s Ferry Finds Hope in Its Past

In mid-July about 50 local residents packed into the Memorial United Methodist Church in Poolesville to listen to a lecture about the history of ferries in the county. With the… Read More

Transportation August 1, 2024 Fran Murphy

Aug 2-4 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County

Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are 9 things to do this weekend, Aug. 2-4. Friday, August 2 August Art Exhibit: Artists & Makers Studios… Read More

Arts/Entertainment August 1, 2024 Michelle Queen

Fall Recreation Registration Opens Aug. 12

County residents can register for most fall programs and activities starting Monday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 a.m. Registration for Bone Builders, Day Trippers, and Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation (SOAR)… Read More

Neighborhoods August 1, 2024 Michelle Queen

Concejo Facilita Acceso a Vivienda a Personas con Antecedentes Penales y Mal Crédito

Las personas que viven en el condado de Montgomery y buscan vivienda ya no tienen que preocuparse de ser rechazados porque han sido arrestados, condenados por un delito menor o… Read More

Government August 1, 2024 Andrea Sarralde

Swimmer Bacon Challenges Basketball Player Edwards to Race

Phoebe Bacon, a 21-year-old Olympic backstroker and graduate of Stone Ridge in Bethesda, took time out of her busy schedule in Paris to call out NBA player and USA basketball… Read More

Sports August 1, 2024 Jack Bowman

Advertencia de Ola de Calor para el Jueves

El jueves será un día peligrosamente caluroso. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) ha emitido un aviso de calor para el centro y sureste del condado de Montgomery de 12 a… Read More

Weather/Environment August 1, 2024 Andrea Sarralde

Heat Advisory Issued for Thursday

Thursday will be a dangerously hot day. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for central/southeastern Montgomery County from 12-8 p.m. Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia… Read More

Weather/Environment August 1, 2024 Staff Writer