5 Things to Know Today, April 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Book Vending Machine: Just like using a soda or snack… Read More
Man Convicted of Murder in MS-13 Gang-Related Shooting
A Montgomery County jury has convicted a man believed to be affiliated with the MS-13 gang of first-degree murder, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Edgard Castro-Contreras,… Read More
Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound Opens Registration for Wilderness Expeditions
Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School’s wilderness expeditions, offering middle and high school students a chance to challenge themselves through outdoor adventure. The programs, which range… Read More
Vending Machine Rewards Students with Books
Just like using a soda or snack machine, a student inserts the coin, types in the number of a book and then – plunk – a brand-new book is the… Read More
Police Seek Tips in Potomac Burglary, Release Surveillance Video
Montgomery County police have released surveillance video of three suspects in a residential burglary in Potomac and are asking for the public’s help to identify them. The incident occurred around… Read More
Driver Dead in Single-Car Crash in Gaithersburg
Police report a man died and a woman was left in critical condition after a single-car crash on sSunday in Gaithersburg. 25-year-old William Giovanis Vasquez of Prince George’s County was… Read More
Silver Spring Lottery Winner Puts Mom First
A Silver Spring man plans to buy his mother a new home after winning $500,000 from a scratch-off ticket. The Montgomery County resident, a lawncare specialist, bought the winning Bonus… Read More
Montgomery County Police Working to Encrypt Radio Communications
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) is working to fully encrypt all police radio transmissions in the near future in an effort to protect public safety, according to the… Read More
Police Investigating Montgomery Village Shooting That Left 2 Seriously Injured
Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting that left two men seriously injured in Montgomery Village, according to authorities. Officers responded to reports of gunfire on Sunday, April 6 in… Read More
Residents Rally with Hands Off Protests
On Saturday, April 5, thousands of county residents joined Hands Off rallies to protest the policies of the current administration. According to the Hands Off website 17 communities in Maryland… Read More
Fire Displaces 4 in Montgomery Village; Man Arrested
A man is in custody after allegedly setting a fire that displaced four residents at a Montgomery Village apartment complex, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) spokesperson… Read More
Montgomery County Teen Pleads Guilty to Carjacking and Robbery
A Montgomery County teenager has pleaded guilty to armed carjacking and robbery in two separate cases that occurred in 2022 and 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for… Read More