5 things to know today, July 29, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers: Tickets are still available to see… Read More
MCPS students show continued academic growth on state assessments
Montgomery County Public Schools students continued to make academic gains during the 2025–2026 school year, with improved performance in science, mathematics and English language arts (ELA) on the Maryland Comprehensive… Read More
Montgomery County pauses new data centers for 18 months
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pause new data center permits for 18 months after weeks of pressure from residents and advocacy groups. The Council also approved a… Read More
New officers join Montgomery County police agencies
As the Montgomery County Police Department faces staff shortages since 2020, a new group of officers is joining the force. 21 new officers are with MCPD. 16 others went to… Read More
‘Let us come back’: Behavior technicians strike at Verbal Beginnings in Rockville
Thirty-three behavior technicians at Verbal Beginnings in Rockville have been on strike since Monday, July 20, after contract negotiations broke down between the company and its newly-formed union. The workers,… Read More
Montgomery County amends firearms law after Supreme Court ruling
More than 600 shootings and over 3,000 firearms seized in Montgomery County since 2023 are driving local leaders to strengthen enforcement against illegal guns, including ghost guns, officials said Monday.… Read More
5 things to know today, July 28, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Wheaton Community Conversation: At 7 p.m., there will be a community… Read More
Astronaut from Potomac returns home after 8 months in space
On Sunday, a NASA Astronaut who calls Potomac his hometown returned to Earth after eight months in space. Chris Williams, who is now based in Houston, was a part of… Read More
Chevy Chase lawyer sentenced to federal prison on fraud convictions
Thomas C. Goldstein, a prominent lawyer in Chevy Chase who argued multiple cases in front of the Supreme Court, was sentenced to six years in federal prison and convicted of… Read More
Man dead after driving into tree in Silver Spring
One man died after driving his car into a tree, according to police. On Saturday at around 4:39 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 11800 block of New Hampshire Ave.… Read More
Man shot in North Bethesda
A man was shot in North Bethesda, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. MCPD was dispatched early Sunday morning at around 6:30 a.m. to the 12200 block of Wilkins… Read More
5 things to know today, July 27, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Maryland Buy Local Week: Today is the last day of Maryland… Read More