5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 11, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Aug. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. New Pedestrian Bridge: County leaders recently cut the ribbon on… Read More
UkeFest Returns to Strathmore
For the 17th year, Strathmore’s annual UkeFest brings musicians together to learn, jam and share their love for the ukulele. From Saturday, Aug. 9 to Wednesday, Aug. 13, UkeFest Artistic… Read More
New Pedestrian Bridge Memorializes Kemp Mill Woman
County leaders cut the ribbon on a new pedestrian bridge in the Kemp Mill area of Silver Spring. The bridge is dedicated to Nicki Toys, a Kemp Mill resident who… Read More
Man Sentenced For Kidnapping, Carjacking, Robbery of Taxi Driver
Luis Davila-Marerro, 42, was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison for kidnapping, carjacking and robbery.A jury had convicted Davila-Marerro in February. His sentence will run consecutive to a 10-year… Read More
Maryland Legislators Show Solidarity With Texas Democrats
Montgomery County state legislators at the National Conference of State Legislators in Boston this week joined a rally in support of the Texas Democrats who left their state to protest… Read More
County Hosts Remembrance Ceremony for International Overdose Awareness Day
The county will recognize the losses of people who died by drug overdose at the upcoming Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Memorial Plaza. In honor of International Overdose… Read More
Pepco Offers Customer Relief Fund
A limited-time relief fund has been made available to Pepco customers who have “limited to moderate” income levels within Washington, DC, and Maryland. This fund was created through a donation… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Aug. 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County Fair: The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns today and runs through Saturday, Aug. 16. Montgomery… Read More
Police Identify Victim in Burtonsville Crash
Montgomery County Police have identified the victim of the fatal crash in Burtonsville on Wednesday. 30-year-old Jazz Andrew Taylor succumbed to injuries suffered in an early morning collision in the… Read More
Strathmore Ends the Summer with Free Concerts, a Festival and a Poetry Class
The Strathmore August programming will feature free outdoor concerts, the annual Big Bloom Festival and a virtual poetry workshop. Closing out the Live from the Lawn Concert Series, the venue’s… Read More
Woman Charged With Breaking Store Window in Takoma Park
Kindasia Nixon, 26, of Baltimore was arrested and charged with throwing a rock at the front window of Lishion Hair Studio in Takoma Park. She was charged with malicious destruction… Read More
No Plans for a Bodyguard for MCPS Superintendent
Fairfax County Public Schools wants to hire a bodyguard for Superintendent Michelle Reid, according to news first reported by WJLA. The job of Executive Protection Agent pays a salary of… Read More