Six Montgomery County councilmembers announced plans Thursday to alleviate pressures on renters that they said would combat rent gouging, boost access to home ownership and support income-restricted affordable housing. Councilmembers… Read More
A Silver Spring resident became $100,000 richer playing a scratch-off lottery ticket recently. The 55-year old Silver Spring man picked up his winnings at Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore earlier this… Read More
Maritza Ramirez, of Germantown, was sentenced to 18 months in prison Thursday for stealing from vulnerable adults at her place of employment. Ramirez, 57, she also was ordered to pay… Read More
Chevy Chase ranks among the top 10 “cities” in the country for best money management skills, according to a new study released by WalletHub. The company evaluated cities based on… Read More
Many parents admittedly are learning on the job when their child is first born. While some read books, or information online, others rely on their own instincts to care for… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he will testify Thursday in Annapolis on a statewide minimum wage bill, as the county’s own minimum wage rate is steadily increasing. “It is… Read More
It’s Thursday, March 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Council: Committee sessions. Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. – The joint HHS & EC… Read More
Council Vice President Andrew Friedson introduced an expedited bill on Tuesday to establish an urban district in the Friendship Heights area, working with the nonprofit Friendship Heights Alliance to improve… Read More
While youth are using fewer illicit drugs overall, opioid use has increased, said Montgomery County’s Health Officer. “We’re seeing decreasing use of illicit substances overall, decreasing use of alcohol and… Read More
Robotics teams from four Montgomery County high schools are gearing up for competitions this month through FIRST Robotics Competitions. FIRST is a national organization that calls its robotics competition, “the… Read More
Un estudiante de secundaria fue arrestado y acusado de robo a mano armada en una gasolinera, según la policía. Jeffrey Gabriel Johnson, de 18 años, fue arrestado por la policía… Read More
Silver Spring native Lisa Ann Walter, who plays Melissa Schementti on the Emmy Award-winning ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary, was named the honorary marshall of the Cherry Blossom Parade on April… Read More