Unhoused at risk as temperatures drop
As one of the biggest snowstorms in years winds down, the county continues to manage its aftermath. Efforts to restore normal conditions are well underway. Meanwhile, vulnerable unhoused people still… Read More
Tormenta invernal cierra escuelas y servicios gubernamentales
Luego de que el condado de Montgomery recibiera entre 6 y 11 pulgadas de acumulación de nieve y hielo durante el domingo, el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NOAA, por sus siglas… Read More
Montgomery County leaders highlight human trafficking prevention efforts
January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in Montgomery County and local leaders, advocates and law enforcement officials are renewing their commitment to combat trafficking and support survivors. Julia… Read More
Long Branch designated a Main Street Maryland Community
Long Branch, a community within Silver Spring near Takoma Park, was designated a Main Street Maryland Community by the state Department of Housing and Community Development. “I’ve had the pleasure… Read More
Check When Your Street Will Get Plowed
As of Monday morning, Montgomery County transportation department crews have plowed emergency roads and are working on residential streets, according to the county’s online Winter Storm Information Portal. Residents can… Read More
Curtis Ward, Jamaican ambassador and county resident, laid to rest
Jamaican Ambassador Curtis A. Ward, a Montgomery County resident, was laid to rest Saturday at Saint Andrew Apostle Catholic Church in Kemp Mill. Ward, who represented Jamaica on the United… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 26, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Jan. 26, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Schools: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Monday and… Read More
Montgomery County becomes a ‘Winter Wonderland’ amid January snow
It’s the first major snow of 2026, and while the wintry mix is shutting down the streets, MCM’s news and production teams are hard at work reporting on the storm… Read More
Monday snow closings for schools and government announced
Montgomery County government non-emergency services will be closed Monday. Government facilities, including libraries, recreation centers, aquatic centers and senior centers, also will be closed. All activities scheduled through Community Use… Read More
Extreme cold puts pets at risk during snow emergency
With the entire State of Maryland under a snow emergency, Montgomery County’s office of animal services and pet adoption centers are closed, leaving fewer resources available for dogs, cats and… Read More
Enjoy the snow and check out these sledding hills in county parks
The snow is here and still coming down. With Montgomery County under a snow emergency, many places are closed. Seems like a great time to go sledding. “It’s time to… Read More
Montgomery County leaders declare snow emergency, limiting parking and closing buildings
A significant winter storm is expected to bring snow just around midnight, according to the National Weather Service’s Baltimore/Washington Office, prompting Montgomery County leaders to upgrade Friday’s cold alert to… Read More