Juvenile Charged with Setting Poolesville Playground Fire
A juvenile was arrested in connection with a playground fire in Poolesville Sunday. The juvenile was released to the custody of his family. The fire occurred on Fisher Avenue near… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 6, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, June 6 and here are five things to know happening in Montgomery County today. 1. (ICYM) June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month June is National… Read More
Big Train Baseball Back in Action on Tuesday
Don’t feel like paying higher prices for tickets, parking and concessions? Or driving for 45 minutes to an hour to see the Washington Nationals or Baltimore Orioles play? Big Train… Read More
‘This is a Heartbreaking Loss’: UMD Community Mourns Death of Journalism Student Enzo Alvarenga
“He had a certain panache that we will miss,” Dean Lucy Daglish wrote in an email sent to the University of Maryland’s Merrill School of Journalism community regarding the death… Read More
El Chef José Andrés Recibirá Premio al Liderazgo de Servicio a América
El chef, humanitario y residente de Bethesda, José Andrés, recibirá el Premio al Liderazgo de Servicio a América, presentado por la Fundación de Liderazgo de la Asociación Nacional de Locutores… Read More
Drivers Arrested for DUI, Striking Police Cars
Police said two drivers were arrested and charged for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and striking police cars over the Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 28, two… Read More
Ex Maestro y Entrenador de la Escuela Walt Whitman se Declara Culpable de Abuso Sexual de Menores
Kirkland Shipley, ex maestro y entrenador de remo femenino, en la escuela secundaria Walt Whitman en Bethesda, se declaró culpable el viernes de abusar sexualmente de una estudiante de secundaria… Read More
Senator Kagan Calls on Hogan to Declare State of Emergency Due to ‘Impending Electoral Crisis’
In a letter dated June 1, Senator Cheryl Kagan (D- 17, Montgomery County) urged Governor Larry Hogan to declare a state of emergency regarding an “impending electoral crisis.” The issue… Read More
Chef José Andrés Will Receive Service to America Leadership Award
Chef, humanitarian and Bethesda resident José Andrés will receive the Service to America Leadership Award presented by The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF). The award “honors an individual’s… Read More
Former Whitman Teacher, Rowing Coach Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of Minor
Kirkland Shipley, a former teacher and girls’ rowing coach at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, pled guilty Friday to sexually abusing a high school student and possessing sexually explicit… Read More
County Commission for Women Celebrates 50 Years Sunday
The Montgomery County Commission for Women holds its 50th anniversary celebration June 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park. The free event includes music, fun and… Read More
Trees Down, Cars Stranded in High Water During Thursday’s Storms
Parts of Montgomery County were under a Flood Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Thursday. Several homes were damaged by fallen trees and cars were disabled in high waters during… Read More