New Fire Chief Confirmed
Corey Smedley has been approved as the new fire chief for Montgomery County. He is the county’s first Black fire chief. The County Council confirmed him to the position during a… Read More
Utility Worked Killed Accidently in Ashton
A utility worker was accidentally killed on the 200 block of Ashton Road in Ashton on Tuesday at noon. The 39-year-old worker died at the scene as a result of… Read More
Police Investigate Man’s Death Following Alleged Fight
Montgomery County Police officers are investigating the death of a 45-year-old man they believe was involved in a fight. Police responded to an apartment in the 11400 block of Stewart… Read More
5th Grader Uses Music to ‘Make The World A Better Place’
Aiden Adams plays guitar, strumming and singing the music he wrote himself. The 10-year-old Sidwell Friends School student who lives in Bethesda has been playing instruments since he was three years… Read More
Bethesda Yappy Hour, Pop-Up Dog Park Returns July 18
Montgomery Parks and the Bethesda Urban Partnership will host three Yappy Hours at the Elm Street Urban Park starting Thursday, July 18. Pups and their humans can enjoy live music… Read More
Heat Advisory Tuesday and Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for the county along with other parts of the region for Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. There was… Read More
New Leadership Chosen from Montgomery County Education Association
Former Montgomery Blair High School math teacher David Stein officially became president of Montgomery County Education Association this week. He was elected earlier this year. He follows Jennifer Martin, who… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat: The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme… Read More
2 Arrested in Taco Bell Cantina Shooting in Downtown Silver Spring
Police said two teens were arrested and charged in a shooting at Taco Bell Cantina in downtown Silver Spring that occurred last month. Souleymane Traore, 18, of Silver Spring is… Read More
Metro Launches Faster ‘Auto Doors’ on All Lines
Getting on and off Metro trains will be a little faster beginning Monday. The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission approved Metro to operate all rail lines in Auto Door Mode beginning… Read More
County Cracking Down on Illegal Commercial House Parties
Multiple Montgomery County departments and agencies are collaborating to respond to illegal commercial house parties as they occur in the area. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard announced the… Read More
Dino Safari Festival Comes to Westfield Montgomery Mall
Montgomery County’s own version of Jurassic Park has arrived at Westfield Montgomery mall. Luminosity’s “Dino Safari” is taking place at the Bethesda mall beginning Monday through August 4, with exhibits… Read More