5 Things to Know Today, April 7, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, April 7. Here are 5 things to know and the 10 day weather forecast as we head into the weekend. 1. Library Happenings: Montgomery County Public Libraries… Read More
Silver Spring Resident Claims $50,000 Powerball Prize
A Silver Spring man is $50,000 richer after picking up his Powerball winnings at the Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore recently. Even though the March 29 Powerball drawing did not… Read More
Kennedy High School Staff Member, ‘Loving Husband and Father,’ Dies
A staff member at Kennedy High School in Silver Spring has died. “With great sadness, I must inform you of the unexpected death of a Kennedy High School staff member,”… Read More
Long Branch Library Will Host Dental Health Fair April 22
The Long Branch Library in Silver Spring is hosting a dental health fair on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will be able to find dental… Read More
Super Bowl Mom’s Locally Designed Shoes Now Displayed at Pro Football Hall of Fame
That jacket, the jersey and those shoes. “Super Mom” Donna Kelce received more attention for what she wore to the Super Bowl than some of the players participating in the… Read More
County Hopeful for ‘Robust Class’ of New Police Officers Based on Surge in Applications
Montgomery County officials are “very hopeful” for a robust police recruitment class come June, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said Wednesday. During a media briefing, Stoddard said there… Read More
Sunday Music: Summer Concerts Return to Cabin John
Montgomery Parks hosts four outdoor concerts on Sundays this spring in Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda. The concerts are free and registration is not required. The concerts take place… Read More
National Women’s History Museum Honors Local Civil Rights Legend Willie Pearl Mackey King
Willie Pearl Mackey King, who is from Montgomery County, was a honoree at this year’s National Women’s History Museum gala. King received the Women Making History Award for dedicating her… Read More
Health Connect: Classes to Combat Diabetes
The battle against diabetes is far from over. That is why Holy Cross Health, the non-profit health care system, is offering classes to combat the disease. Potentially Deadly Disease Simply… Read More
Montgomery County High School Athlete of the Week
The secret to Holy Child senior Riley Peake’s success on the lacrosse field is pretty simple: Lots and lots of hard work and dedication. So far, the three-sport athlete is… Read More
Infant Deaths Remain Highest in Black Community
About 43% of all fetal and infant deaths in Montgomery County involved Blacks and African American women although they only account for 22% of births here, according to a just-released… Read More
Montgomery County Considers Purchase of White’s Ferry
Montgomery County is considering the purchase of historic White’s Ferry after owners said they are seeking to sell to the county in an effort to resume service after more than… Read More