Takoma Park Doctor Charged With Medicare Fraud
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Maryland obtained a $1.4 million judgment against a family doctor practicing in Takoma Park. The doctor was cited for submitting false claims or causing false… Read More
‘Shocking’ – PTAs React to Backlog of School District Background Checks
“Shocking.” That’s what Montgomery County Council Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) called the recent report that criminal histories of more than 12,000 Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) employees are not being monitored… Read More
Free Groceries, Fresh Produce for MoCo Residents this Wednesday
This Wednesday, the Manna Choice Market at the Grove will provide free groceries and fresh produce to Montgomery County residents. In partnership with the Manna Food Center, the Market offers… Read More
Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead in Brookville Collision
Updated Aug. 11 at 1:10 p.m. Montgomery County Police identified the victim as Patrick Adam Smith, 30, of Bowie. A preliminary investigation revealed that Smith was operating a 2006 Triumph… Read More
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