5 Things to Know Today, July 28, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Purple Line: The Purple Line project is 80% complete, and… Read More
Another Heat Wave Hits the Region
The heat is back. The second major heat wave of the summer is hitting the region over the next few days. Temperatures will reach into the 90s but combined with… Read More
Councilmembers Applaud Schools’ New Away All Day Digital Policy
High expectations surround the start of any new school year. This year, hopes are particularly high with the introduction of a new cell phone Away All Day policy. The goal… Read More
Summer Staycation in the County
The summer is more than halfway over, but there is still time left to explore and experience new adventures. While thousands of county residents may head to their favorite beach… Read More
Flood Sensors Enable County To React Quickly, Reduce Rescues
Although the July 19th flooding “was the worst flash flooding” the county has experienced since Emergency Management Specialist Matt Miziorko began monitoring storms in 2013, there were no serious injuries… Read More
Purple Line 80% Complete, Rail Car Testing Underway
The Purple Line project is 80% complete, and testing of the light rail trains has begun as the project moves closer to its December 2027 opening date. Ten of 28… Read More
Donación de Mochilas para 7,000 Estudiantes en la Región
La organización sin ánimo de lucro The National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) invita a la comunidad a ser parte de su jornada de donación para apoyar a 7,000… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 25, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Bill Signed to Give Hiring Preference to Fired Federal Workers:… Read More
Clarksburg Man Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing 2 Young Girls
A jury found Patrick Estrella, 77, of Clarksburg, guilty of sex abuse for sexually assaulting two young girls he was supervising at a summer camp. Estrella faces up to 70… Read More
Concejo Revisa Propuesta de Elrich sobre Servicios de Cuidado Infantil Temprano
El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, y miembros del Concejo del condado se reunieron con representantes de los comités locales de Salud y Servicios Humanos y de Educación y Cultura… Read More
Bill Signed to Give Hiring Preference to Fired Federal Workers
A bill was signed into law Thursday to give fired federal workers preference when applying for county jobs. Last week, the county council unanimously approved the hiring preference for federal… Read More
Council Reviews Elrich’s Proposal to End Key Early Childcare Services
County Executive Marc Elrich and members of the county council met with representatives from the local Health and Human Services and Education and Culture Committees to review bills relating to… Read More