5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 28, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Oct. 28. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend. 1. Early Voting: In person early voting… Read More
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $800 Million
The estimated annuity value of this Saturday’s Powerball draw has reached an estimated $800 million with a cash value of $383.7 million. That’s the second largest jackpot in Powerball history. The all-time record… Read More
County Offering Free E-Scooter Clinics
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is sponsoring three free clinics this fall for residents to learn how to use electric scooters. The clinics will give residents 18-and-older the opportunity… Read More
Council Appoints Temporary Planning Board
The Montgomery County Council voted Thursday to appoint a temporary Planning Board. The five members are Jeffrey Zyontz (chair), Amy Presley (vice chair), Cherri Branson, David Hill and Roberto Pinero.… Read More
Conductor Gravemente Herido Tras Colisión en Rockville
La policía dijo que un conductor resultó gravemente herido en un choque, el miércoles por la noche, en Rockville. Wootton Parkway en dirección sur se cerró temporalmente en Seven Locks… Read More
County Announces Events Commemorating Emancipation Day
Maryland will celebrate Emancipation Day on Tuesday, Nov. 1, marking 158 years since the state’s enslaved people were freed in 1864. Montgomery County officials have planned dozens of events to… Read More
Driver Seriously Injured in Rockville Collision
Police said a driver was seriously injured in a collision Wednesday night in Rockville. Southbound Wootton Parkway was temporarily closed at Seven Locks Road for a traffic collision around 9:30… Read More
Markovs Chosen as Head County Attorney
John Markovs, who has been Montgomery County’s acting attorney since January, was appointed to fill the position that was held be Marc Hansen prior to his retirement. He was recommended… Read More
Maryland Awards Grants for Area Bike, Pedestrian Improvements
Maryland awarded $35.7 million in grants for 53 bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects throughout the state, including six in Montgomery County. “These grants will provide residents with improved bicycle and… Read More
Silver Spring Gallery Opening Exhibit to Raise Awareness of Lynchings in Montgomery County
A new exhibition at the Kramer Gallery in Silver Spring starting Wednesday, Nov. 2. will look to raise awareness of lynchings that took place in Montgomery County in the 1880s.… Read More
El Camino de Santiago, Part 2: Regional Highlights
Two months ago I gave you some tips for tackling the famous Camino de Santiago 500-mile path across northern Spain. This month I’ll tell you about some of the highlights… Read More
Eventos de Halloween en el Condado
Hay muchos lugares en o cerca del condado de Montgomery para divertirse en la celebración de Halloween o Día de las Brujas. Aquí hay una lista de algunos bosques y… Read More