5 Things to Know Today, July 11, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, July 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: The Education and Culture Committee meets today at 9:30 a.m. with this agenda. The… Read More
Illegal Large House Parties Thwarted Over Last Week, Elrich Says
County Executive Marc Elrich said some law-violating large house parties in the county have been thwarted recently. Last week, county Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said county agencies… Read More
Gravity Mountain Bike Courses Set to Open at Wheaton Regional Park
Wheaton Regional Park is launching two mountain biking courses. Gravity Mountain Bike Park will open on July 21. Montgomery Parks hopes the new park attracts bikers and riders who seek… Read More
Police Identify Utility Worker Killed While in Bucket Lift Truck
Montgomery County Police identified the utility worker who was apparently electrocuted while working in a bucket lift truck Tuesday at noon. Osmar Daniel Chavarria, 39, of Frederick, was pronounced dead… Read More
State Seeking Public Feedback on Initiative that Includes 3rd Grade Retention
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking feedback from the public on a new Draft Literacy Policy that aims to improve reading learning outcomes for students through multiple… Read More
Westfield Montgomery Mall Transformed Into Dino Safari Festival
A parking lot at Westfield Montgomery mall in Bethesda is currently transformed into the prehistoric era with life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs and light art. Local leaders joined an opening ceremony Monday… Read More
Community Groups Awarded Grants to Expand Gardening Programs
Montgomery County awarded a total of $200,000 to seven community organizations to increase initiatives that expand food production, access to gardening and small-scale farming. The county’s Resident and Community Food… Read More
Former MCPS Superintendent McKnight Joins UMD College of Education
Former Superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Dr. Monifa McKnight has been named to a position with the University of Maryland College of Education. She will be the inaugural… Read More
Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-270, Blocks Traffic Lanes
At approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, a tractor-trailer overturned on northbound I-270 in Bethesda. As of 8 a.m., one right travel lane remained blocked, while two left lanes remained clear,… Read More
After 11 Years, Manna CEO DeCarlo Announces Departure
Jackie DeCarlo, who has led Manna Food Center for 11 years, announced Tuesday she will step down at the end of the year. As CEO of Manna, DeCarlo has been… Read More
Police Drones as First Responder Program Expanding into Bethesda
Following its pilot program in Silver Spring and Wheaton, Montgomery County Police now plan to add its Drone as First Responder program to Bethesda. Police officers initiate the drones after… Read More
Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Central and Southeast Montgomery County for Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. Expect dangerously hot conditions with heat… Read More