Metrobus Crashes Into Wheaton Jewelry Store
Update — According to Metro Transit Police, the driver of the van “that caused” Thursday morning’s crash was charged with four infractions: unsafe lane change, failure to control speed to… Read More
County Offers Scooter and Bike Classes During Spring Months
Adults will be able to learn how to ride bicycles and use e-scooters through a county-guided program. Classes will be offered during the months of April, May, and June. There… Read More
Councilmembers Unveil 2 Separate Housing Proposals
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
Silver Spring Resident Wins $100,000 from Scratch-Off Ticket
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
Assisted Living Employee Sentenced to 18 Months for Stealing from Residents
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 in Top 10 Cities for Money Management Skills
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
Tips for Parents: Healthy Vision for Young Children
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
Elrich Testifying on Fair Wage Act as County’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase Again
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
5 Things to Know Today, March 2, In Montgomery County
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
Bill Introduced to Establish Friendship Heights as Urban District
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
Health Officer: Youth Using Fewer Illicit Drugs Overall, But More Opioids
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
County High Schools Prepare for Robotics Competitions
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