Sen. Van Hollen Released from Hospital Following Minor Stroke

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) returned home Sunday following a minor stroke and a precautionary week-long medical observation. “It’s great to be back home after a long week. I’m… Read More

Health Connect May 23, 2022 Michael Hernández

Olney Starbucks Votes to Join Union

By a vote of nine to four, employees at the Olney Starbucks on Georgia Avenue agreed to unionize on May 20. It is the first Starbucks in Montgomery County and… Read More

Business May 23, 2022 Suzanne Pollak

5 Things to Know Today, May 23, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, May 23 and here are five things to know happening in Montgomery County today. 1. Council President Briefing: Council President Gabe Albornoz will hold a media briefing today at… Read More

Neighborhoods May 23, 2022 Andrea Sarralde

Crossroads Community Food Network Hosting First Annual Food Fair

Crossroads TPSS Community Food Kitchen, derived of the Crossroads Farmers Market, is hosting the first annual Crossroads Community Food Fair in Takoma Park, on May 22, from 10 a.m. to… Read More

Arts/Entertainment May 20, 2022 Gianna Gronowski

Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Richard Montgomery Student Found Guilty

Shawndel Arnez Weems, 24, of Columbia was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Richard Montgomery High School student Simeon Mukuna, 18. A Howard County jury… Read More

Police/Crime/Fire May 20, 2022 Suzanne Pollak

Metro Anuncia Cierre Parcial de la Línea Roja el Fin de Semana

Metro anunció que las vías entre las estaciones Grosvenor y Medical Center se cerrarán para reparar la estructura aérea, el sábado y domingo 21 y 22 de mayo. Habrá autobuses… Read More

Transportation May 20, 2022 Andrea Sarralde

Local Student Wins NPR’s 2022 Podcast Challenge Following Northwood High Ammunition Scare

Tegan Nam of Northwood High School in Silver Spring was named one of the grand prize winners of NPR’s 2022 Student Podcast Challenge. Nam’s podcast, Nervous Laughter, centers on how… Read More

Education May 20, 2022 Gianna Gronowski

Hola Montgomery Recibe 9 Nominaciones a los Premios Emmy

Hola Montgomery, la plataforma en español de Montgomery Community Media creada hace tres años, recibió nueve nominaciones a los premios Emmy de la región capital, el jueves por la noche.… Read More

Arts/Entertainment May 20, 2022 Andrea Sarralde

Council President Albornoz: Affordable Housing is “A Fundamental Issue”

The 31st Annual Affordable Housing Summit brought together members of government and affordable housing activists and experts Friday at the North Bethesda Marriott Conference Center. Montgomery County Council President Gabe… Read More

Government May 20, 2022 Suzanne Pollak

Argyle Middle School Principal James Allrich ‘Humbled’ by Latest Honor

For the second time in two months, James Allrich, Argyle Middle School principal, received high honors. On Thursday, he was named the Maryland Association of Secondary School  Principal of the… Read More

Education May 20, 2022 Suzanne Pollak

Metro Announces Partial Weekend Shutdown on Red Line

Metro announced the tracks between the Grosvenor and Medical Center stations will be shut down for repairs to the aerial structur Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22. Free shuttle buses will… Read More

Transportation May 20, 2022 Michelle Queen

Weekend Heat Warning Issued for Montgomery County

Forecasts for the weekend of May 20-22 are expected to reach as high as 99 degrees, and county officials have declared a heat warning for residents as a result. A… Read More

Weather/Environment May 20, 2022 Gianna Gronowski