It’s Wednesday, Nov. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Construction: The State Highway Administration (SHA) is starting construction on… Read More
Ahead of the Maryland General Assembly’s meeting in January, analysts say a widening budget deficit may be the worst fiscal situation the state has faced in two decades. According to… Read More
The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Montgomery County Women Making History Award. The award recognizes women who have made significant… Read More
A former Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teacher was sentenced Friday to serve 12 months in prison for sex offenses against a student while she was a teacher. Melissa Curtis,… Read More
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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