New Fire Chief Smedley Officially Sworn In
Corey Smedley was sworn in as Montgomery County’s new fire chief Monday during a private ceremony at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. Smedley was confirmed by the County Council… Read More
Statewide Legislation Continues to Address Affordable Housing
On Monday, the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee was briefed on Governor Wes Moore’s housing package that addresses affordable housing in Maryland. Montgomery County communities share the statewide housing challenges… Read More
Peace Day at the Park Rescheduled to September Due to Heat
The City of Rockville has rescheduled the Peace Day in the Park celebration at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park to Sept. 22. The rescheduling comes after Sunday’s event was canceled due… Read More
Family, Community Call Out for Police Video in Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting
LaTanya Jones gazed out into a crowd of more than 100 people Sunday night and quietly stated, “I have been pushed into this club I have been forced to join.… Read More
‘Where You Belong’ Initiative Celebrates National Park and Recreation Month
July is National Park and Recreation Month. Montgomery County Recreation is partaking in a month-long celebration by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) initiative. This year’s theme, Where You… Read More
Learn History of County’s Ferries at Poolesville Forum
Residents of Montgomery County may learn about the history of the region’s ferries and the C & O Canal at a forum on Wednesday, July 17. This event, organized by… Read More
15 Students Earn National Merit Scholarships in Final Round of Awards
Fifteen Montgomery County students in the class 0f 2024 have earned college and university-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in the latest and final round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship… Read More
Fallen Tree Closes Bradley Blvd. at River Rd. in Bethesda
A fallen tree has closed Bradley Blvd. at River Rd. in Bethesda on Monday morning, July 15. Route 191 East at River Rd. remains closed until debris are clear. Drivers… Read More
Motorcylist Dies in Old Georgetown Road Crash
Update: Police identified the decedent as 19-year-old Ezekial Solomon of Silver Spring. According to police, Solomon was driving a 2013 BMW S 1000 RR motorcycle going northbound on Old Georgetown… Read More
Excessive Heat Warning Monday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday for Central and Southeast Montgomery County. Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees with… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 15. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Council Committee Meetings: Three council committees meet today. The Public Safety… Read More
Committee Delivers More Petitions Supporting Term Limits for County Executive
On Friday afternoon, representatives of the Committee for Better Government delivered several more boxes of signed petitions to the Rockville offices of the County Executive. It constitutes a second wave… Read More