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
Policía: Estudiante de Secundaria Arrestado por Robo a Mano Armada
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
Abbott Elementary Actress Named Honorary Marshall of Cherry Blossom Parade
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
Area Colleges Join Together to Reduce Gun Violence
Montgomery College joined with other area universities in developing recommendations on how to reduce gun violence. The recommendations released Tuesday are part of The 120 Initiative, which the Consortium of… Read More
Projected Dates Announced for Peak Bloom of Cherry Blossoms
The National Parks Service (NPS) announced the peak bloom of the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin will likely occur from March 22 to 25. It was challenging to predict… Read More
Police: High School Student Arrested for Armed Robbery
A high school student was arrested and charged for a gas station armed robbery, according to police. Jeffrey Gabriel Johnson, 18, was arrested by Rockville City Police at Richard Montgomery… Read More
3 Residentes Nombrados para la Junta de Planificación del Condado
James Hedrick, Mitra Pedoeem y Shawn Bartley fueron elegidos el martes para formar parte de la Junta de Planificación del Condado de Montgomery. En octubre de 2021, los concejales designaron… Read More
Public Food Assistance Benefits Plummet as Food Prices Rise
Updated at 12:25 p.m. with comments from Manna Food Center Mary Simons of Rockville has known homelessness and hunger during her 69 years. But for the past six years, she… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 1, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Peak Bloom: The National Parks Service will announce projections for peak cherry blossom bloom today.… Read More