5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Dec. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Toys for Tots: It is the height of the holiday… Read More
Councilmember Sayles Spends Week Touring Area Health and Human Services Providers
Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles has spent the past week touring health and human services facilities throughout Montgomery County as she prepares to set the agenda as the newly appointed council… Read More
We Are the Champions: Fall Sports Recap
There was plenty of success for athletes who competed this past fall in Montgomery County High School sports. Several schools hoisted Maryland state titles, including Quince Orchard repeating as Class… Read More
Toys for Tots Short on Donations in Montgomery County
It is the height of the holiday season, but Toys for Tots in Montgomery County faces a donation shortage. Specifically, they are in need of toys for teens and adults with… Read More
Police Investigating Crash in Cloverly
Updated Dec. 19 at 3:20 p.m. Montgomery County Police officers identified the cyclists who died Thursday afternoon. He was Robert Sheldon Boethling, 76, of Silver Spring. According to police Boethling… Read More
Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1 in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County ban on plastic bags will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, with the option for shoppers to either purchase a paper bag for 10 cents or bring… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Dec. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MCPS Budget: Amid declining student enrollment, Superintendent Thomas Taylor, Ed.D.,… Read More
Data Center Could Be Built in Agricultural Reserve
County Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday that he believes data centers could be built here, “but they have to be done right.” As long as they are done responsibly, “I… Read More
Burtonsville Fire Company Receives Federal Grant to Aid Recruitment
The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Company was awarded a grant of $379,999 from the federal government to hire a full-time volunteer firefighter recruiter and provide tuition reimbursement to its volunteers. The… Read More
Amid Declining Enrollment, Superintendent Proposes Smaller Class Sizes
As student enrollment declines in Montgomery County Public Schools, Superintendent Thomas Taylor, Ed.D., shared a proposed $3.775 billion fiscal year 2027 operating budget Wednesday evening that includes a plan to… Read More
Estudiante de la Escuela Secundaria Wheaton Herido Durante una Pelea en el Campus
Un estudiante de la escuela secundaria Wheaton sufrió una herida leve en la mano durante una pelea el miércoles. Agentes de la policía del condado de Montgomery acudieron a la… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 18, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Dec. 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Extreme Cold Alert Montgomery County has activated an Extreme Cold Alert from 1 am to… Read More