Code Red Air Day Forecast for Thursday
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Red air day for the metropolitan Washington region Thursday. Code Red levels mean the air is unhealthy for everyone. Smoke… Read More
LGBTQ+ and Ukranian Flags in Silver Spring Damaged
Police are investigating the vandalism, burning and removal of LGBTQ+ Pride flags, a Black Trans Lives Matter flag and Ukrainian flags in Silver Spring. MCPD describes the incidents as “multiple… Read More
Recreational Cannabis Not a ‘Free For All’: Elrich, Police Emphasize Caution
County leaders and law enforcement emphasized guidance around cannabis use as legalization in Maryland approaches, with County Executive Marc Elrich noting it will not be treated as a “free for… Read More
Ex Jefe de Policía de Laurel Condenado a Cadena Perpetua por Incendio Provocado
El exjefe de policía de Laurel, quien fue condenado por incendiar casas, autos y garajes durante un periodo de nueve años, fue sentenciado el martes a múltiples cadenas perpetuas más… Read More
What’s Open and What’s Closed for Independence Day Holiday
Here’s on overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County for Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4. Public Transportation MC311 call service center – Will be closed. Ride… Read More
El Aumento del Impuesto a la Gasolina Comienza este fin de Semana
El 1 de julio entra en vigencia el impuesto automático a la gasolina de Maryland, lo que incrementa el precio en casi cinco centavos por galón para la mayoría de… Read More
Police Accountability Board Meets With Law Enforcement Chiefs Thursday
The Montgomery County Police Accountability Board is holding its quarterly meeting with law enforcement officials this Thursday, June 29. The meeting is scheduled to last from 7 p.m. to 9… Read More
Council Promotes 2 Acting Department Directors
Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the promotions of two of its acting directors to permanent positions during its Tuesday meeting. Benjamin Stevenson, the current acting director of the Department of… Read More
Padres se Unen para Exigir la Opción de Exclusión para la Lectura LGBTQ en las Escuelas
Los padres de familia se manifestaron nuevamente para exigir opciones de exclusión voluntaria para el material de lectura LGBTQ+ en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS). Antes de… Read More
Former Laurel Police Chief Sentenced to Life for Arson Spree
The former Laurel Police Chief, who was convicted for setting fires to homes, cars and garages during a nine-year spree, was sentenced Tuesday to multiple life sentences plus 75 years… Read More
Wheaton’s TGIF Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 7
Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center and the Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District are teaming up to present the TGIF Summer Concert Series. The weekly concert series begins Friday, July 7.… Read More
3 Rockville Residents Indicted for Filing False Unemployment Claims During Pandemic
Three Rockville residents were indicted Wednesday for filing fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment insurance claims. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced the indictments of Cindy Boadu, Kelvin Boadu and Kwame Boadu. They… Read More