5 Things to Know Today, May 31, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, May 31, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Ride On Food Drive: The county’s 31st Annual “Give and Ride… Read More
Councilmembers Get Feedback on Agritourism Development, Overnight Stays at Farms
Earlier this year Councilmember Natalie Fani-Gonzalez introduced a bill to help develop “agritourism” in the western county’s Ag Reserve. The bill would allow for overnight outdoor stays at farms that… Read More
Explore Careers in Law Enforcement, Armed Forces Saturday
Explore careers in law enforcement and the military at an event Saturday, June 1, from noon p.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Silver Spring. This event provides the opportunity to… Read More
Fire Chief Nominee Smedley: ‘I Will Never Let You Down’
County Executive Marc Elrich announced his nominee for fire chief — Corey Smedley, who says that, if confirmed to the position, “I will never let you down.” This is the… Read More
Scotland AME Zion Church Receives $1 Million Gift From Marriott Foundation
Members of the Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac received $1 million from the J. Willard and Alice Marriott Foundation to help pay for restoration of the historic Black church.… Read More
Police Recover 15,000 Stolen Construction Tools
Howard County Police officers recovered 15,000 stolen construction tools valued at between $3 million and $5 million. Some of the tools are believed to have been stolen in Maryland, Virginia… Read More
Policía: Hombre de Silver Spring Pierde la Vida tras Accidente Vial
Un hombre de Silver Spring perdió la vida el martes luego de una colisión de dos autos en University Boulevard East y Buckingham Drive, el 19 de mayo. Según la… Read More
County Unveils Plaque Honoring Couple Who Fought Against Segregation
If Councilmember Natali Fani-González had her way, everyone in Montgomery County would walk by Wheaton Veterans Park on Amherst Avenue and read the newly unveiled marker commemorating a couple who… Read More
Local Pride Month Events: How to Celebrate and Show Your Support
Pride Month commemorates the impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals on history locally, nationally, and internationally. Here are some events happening throughout the month to celebrate. Friday, May… Read More
Silver Spring Man Dies After Two-Car Collision
A Silver Spring man succumbed to his injuries Tuesday following a two-car collision on University Boulevard East and Buckingham Drive May 19. According to Montgomery County Police, the driver of… Read More
Rockville Shootout Defendants Found Guilty
Two defendants who staged a shootout on Monroe Street in Rockville on March 1, 2023 were found guilty by a jury on Wednesday in the county’s Circuit Court. Callen Baker,… Read More
Man Dies After Being Shot by Police in Silver Spring Apartment
Wednesday night at approximately 11:40 p.m. Montgomery County Police (MCPD) responded to an emergency call from the 3300 block of Hampton Point Drive in Silver Spring. According to the press… Read More