Ashman Proud of Gaithersburg Book Festival’s Growth
The Gaithersburg Book Festival has grown into a destination event on the calendar for book lovers and many others. Estimated attendance Saturday was 20,000. For the second year in a… Read More
Driver Killed on I270 Following Brief Police Chase
An adult male was killed early Saturday morning following a police chase on I270 south of Route 28. Montgomery County Police responded to a call for a welfare check on… Read More
Schools’ Former Transportation Leader Pleads Guilty in Theft Scheme
The former Montgomery County Public Schools Assistant Director of Transportation pleaded guilty May 18 to a theft scheme involving more than $100,000 and misconduct in office. Charles Ewald was released… Read More
Elrich Signs Bill Raising Recordation Tax
On Thursday night, County Executive Marc Elrich signed a bill raising recordation tax rates. Elrich signed the bill during an event for the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA).… Read More
County Ride On Food Drive Starts Sunday
County residents can help needy families by donating canned or nonperishable food during Ride On’s annual food drive from Sunday, May 21 through Saturday, May 27. Food collected through the… Read More
Policía Investiga Homicidio en Estación de Metro de Wheaton
El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) investiga el tiroteo fatal de un joven de 18 años dentro de la estación de metro de Wheaton, que ocurrió el… Read More
‘There is Still Time Left’: Unions Implore Council for More School Funding After Preliminary Vote
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Council took a straw vote to pass a 4.7-cent property tax increase and preliminarily approve a $6.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget. After the… Read More
‘The Great Escape’ Author Saket Soni at Gaithersburg Book Festival
Saket Soni, a labor organizer who assists exploited migrant workers, will present his book, “The Great Escape” at the Gaithersburg Book Festival, Saturday, May 20. His book tells the story… Read More
Flags for Our Heroes Event Returns to Gaithersburg Memorial Day Weekend
Hundreds of American flags will be on display at Gaithersburg’s Bohrer Park during Memorial Day weekend. The annual event, known as Flags for our Heroes, honors members of the armed… Read More
Metro Anuncia Cierres el Fin de Semana en la Línea Roja
El segmento de Metrorail de la Línea Roja entre Takoma y Forest Glen cerrará el 20 y 21 de mayo por trabajos de construcción en la Línea Púrpura. La estación… Read More
Councilmembers, MCEA, Realtors Explain Their Views on 2024 Budget
County councilmembers are expected to vote May 25 on the Fiscal Year 2024 $6.7 billion budget. About half of those dollars are slated for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).… Read More
Neighbors Will Gather Sunday to ‘Take Back Our Trail’ Following Tuesday’s Sexual Assault
Neighbors and Northwest Branch trail users concerned about Tuesday’s sexual assault and robbery will meet at the trail May 21 at 4 p.m. for a communal Take Back Our Trail… Read More