Volunteer Opportunities for MLK Day of Service
Thousands of Montgomery County residents are expected to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and teachings by volunteering during the MLK Day of Service from Saturday, Jan. 18, to… Read More
Germantown
County Fire & Rescue Responded to 5% More Incidents in 2024
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) personnel handled 142,617 incidents during 2024, which is a 5% increase as compared to the previous year. The busiest fire and rescue stations… Read More
Explore Summer Camp Options at 2 Fairs in January
Montgomery County Recreation will host two free summer camp fairs in January to help families plan summer activities. The first fair takes place Sunday, Jan. 5, from 1 to 4… Read More
Inside Germantown Family’s Festive Christmas Wonderland
Siblings Supuli and Pahan Salgado welcomed MCM inside their home for a festive Christmas tour. Known for their annual holiday light display and trail, the Germantown family’s exterior decorations feature… Read More
Doug Duncan, Catherine Leggett Among 6 Being Inducted into County’s Human Rights Hall of Fame
Montgomery County’s Office of Human Rights (OHR) will honor six individuals for their contributions to advancing human and civil rights. The 13th biennial Human Rights Hall of Fame induction ceremony… Read More
Germantown Family Spreads Holiday Cheer with Dazzling Christmas Light Display
A Germantown family is inviting the community to enjoy a Christmas-themed light display and holiday trail through Jan. 5. The free event includes snow and smoke machines, synchronized music, and… Read More
Person Dies After Being Struck by Train
A person died after being struck by a train traveling on a CSX railroad track in the Gaithersburg and Germantown area, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS)… Read More
Man Charged with False Imprisonment After Standoff in Germantown
Police said a man was charged with false imprisonment after a standoff outside an apartment complex in Germantown on Sunday. Marques Buford, 49, of Germantown is being held without bond,… Read More
A ‘Blessing From Above’: Germantown Resident Wins $50,000 Lottery
A Germantown woman won the $50,000 top prize in the Holiday Luck Doubler game. The player, who goes by the nickname “Blessing from Above,” purchased the ticket at the Safeway… Read More
Election Board Staff Evacuated After Receiving Email With ‘Cowardly Threats’
Montgomery County Board of Elections, along with several other county boards throughout Maryland, were evacuated Friday after receiving an email threat. According to Jared DeMarinis, Maryland’s Administrator of Elections, “several… Read More
County’s Office of Human Rights Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted by the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights for their 2024 Hall of Fame class. The nomination period will run until Nov. 25. According to… Read More
New Traffic Lights Activated in Germantown
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced new stop lights will be activated on Wednesday in Germantown. The traffic lights are at the intersection of Crystal Rock Drive, Cloverleaf Center… Read More