Police Hire Hispanic Community Liaison
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones announced the hiring of Mariela Leon as the department’s Hispanic Community Liaison. She will work in the public information office. Since 2017, Leon has… Read More
Former Councilmember Rice Withdraws Candidacy for Special Projects Manager
UPDATED with comments from Former Councilmember Craig Rice Former Councilmember Craig Rice withdrew his name from consideration for a new county position as Special Projects Manager. The county council had… Read More
Policía Investiga Homicidio en Silver Spring
Detectives del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery están investigando un homicidio que ocurrió el domingo en Old Columbia Pike, en Silver Spring. Aproximadamente a las 3:22 a. m.,… Read More
First Recipients of Patricia O’Neill’s Scholarship Announced
Almost 200 students are recipients of the new 2023 Ruth and Norman Rales-Patricia Baier O’Neill Scholarship for academic excellence. The 194 students earned at least a 4.69 grade point average,… Read More
Incendio en Vivienda en Montgomery Village Lesiona a 4 Personas, 1 en Estado Crítico
Una mujer permanece hospitalizada en estado crítico después de que estalló un incendio en Montgomery Village la madrugada del domingo de Pascua, dejando cuatro heridos y tres perros sin vida,… Read More
Project Prom Dress Giveaway to be Held Saturday in Burtonsville
The Marilyn J. Praisner Recreation Center in Burtonsville will turn into a prom boutique Saturday, April 15 for the second annual Praisner’s Project Prom Dress giveaway event. Any high school… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 11, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Council: Council session starts at 9 a.m. with a proclamation recognizing Child Abuse… Read More
More Than 150 Residents Expected to Testify on Budget
More than 150 residents are expected to participate in public hearings this week for a proposed $6.8 billion operating budget, County Council President Evan Glass said Monday. “We expect more… Read More
Group Seeks Greater Health Equity in Elrich Budget
This week the County Council will hold public hearings on County Executive Mark Elrich’s proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year starting July 1. One group, the National Center for… Read More
‘Lovely, Boring’ Drag Story Hour Highlights Community’s Diversity
On the day before Easter, supporters of Drag Story Hour joined together twirling brightly colored umbrellas and clad in rainbow clothing so children could enter Loyalty Bookstore in Downtown Silver… Read More
Family Fun at Westfield Montgomery’s Carnival
Can’t wait until summertime to go to an amusement park? The Westfield Montgomery Mall Carnival has you covered. All the rides, food and fun are located in the parking lot… Read More
Police Investigating Sunday Morning Homicide in Silver Spring
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found with trauma to his body early Sunday morning inside a residence in the White Oak area of Silver Spring, according… Read More