5 things to know today, Jan. 6, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. The Pulse: Watch MCM’s year-end episode of The Pulse. 2.… Read More
Legislators express concern for Venezuelan intervention
Council President Natali Fani-González is outraged over this weekend’s events in her native Venezuela. But she is still happy to learn that President Nicholas Maduro is no longer president. Fani-González… Read More
On the water, veterans find healing through shared bonds
For veterans who served our nation, connecting with water and nature can be healing. It’s not only a bond with nature, but with fellow veterans whose friendships transcend the water.… Read More
King’s Farm and other illegal road rallies stopped
Large-scale illegal car rallies were stopped on Jan. 2, including one that was set to occur at 702 King Farm Boulevard in Rockville, according to Maryland State Police. The Maryland… Read More
After-school pedestrian safety under scrutiny after death and multiple child injuries
Since the October 2025 death of 11-year-old sixth-grader Summer Lim, near Earle B. Wood Middle School in Rockville, a previously unreported traffic incident has come to light. Now, a third… Read More
Gaithersburg 18-year-old murdered
Police continue to investigate the homicide of an 18-year-old from Gaithersburg who died the day after New Year’s. 18-year-old Taeyon Malachi Prather was found Friday evening in a parking lot… Read More
Why more African Americans are choosing West Africa to ring in the New Year
There is a growing trend among African Americans in Montgomery County and beyond to travel to West Africa during the New Year’s holiday season, a movement many describe as their… Read More
It is past time to remove flammable Christmas trees and decorations
One minute after Montgomery County firefighters set fire to a Christmas tree, it was totally engulfed in flames. In less than five minutes, the tree was a charred memory, as… Read More
Flu cases remain high in Montgomery County
With winter well underway, Montgomery County health officials are concerned about the increase in cases of respiratory illnesses, including RSV, influenza, and COVID-19. In Maryland, Influenza A is categorized as… Read More
County still receiving federal childcare funds
Montgomery County officials have not been alerted to any decrease in federal funding for its childcare programs. The Trump Administration recently announced cutbacks and restrictions on federal childcare funding in connection… Read More
Nationals sign home-grown talent Mervis
It’s not often a baseball player gets to don the cap of his hometown team, but that’s the case for Potomac, Maryland native Matt Mervis, who signed a minor league… Read More
Los casos de enfermedades respiratorias aumentan en el condado de Montgomery
Con la llegada del invierno, las autoridades sanitarias del condado de Montgomery están preocupadas por el aumento de casos de enfermedades respiratorias, entre ellas el virus sincitial respiratorio, la gripe… Read More