New Fire Chief Confirmed
Corey Smedley has been approved as the new fire chief for Montgomery County. He is the county’s first Black fire chief. The County Council confirmed him to the position during a… Read More
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Police Investigate Death of 3-Year-Old Found in Neighborhood Pool in Rockville
Police said detectives are investigating the death of a 3-year-old who was found in a pool in Rockville on Friday. County Emergency Communications received a call for a missing boy… Read More
Another Hyperthermia Alert for Saturday as Extreme Heat Continues
As hot and humid weather continues, the county is under a Hyperthermia Alert on Saturday. The alert lasts 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The county is also under a… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Friday
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Friday from noon to 8 p.m. The county’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect the heat index… Read More
First Year of Cannabis Sales in Maryland Surpass $1.1 Billion
Total medical and retail sales of cannabis surpassed $1.1 billion during the first 12 months following legalization in Maryland. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, monthly retail sales surpassed $95… Read More
July 1 Marks Start of New Laws, Fees
The beginning of July means an increase in the minimum wage, Metro fares, tobacco taxes and car registration fees as well as a ban on sales of gas-powered leaf blowers.… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Wednesday; Thunderstorms Possible
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Wednesday. And according to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are possible in the area with some forecast to be severe… Read More
El Jubilado Jefe de Policía Jones Será Parte de MCPS
En un anuncio sorpresa, la Junta Escolar aprobó por unanimidad al jefe de policía del condado, Marcus Jones, para un nuevo puesto como Jefe de Seguridad y Cumplimiento de las… Read More
Retiring Police Chief Jones Appointed to MCPS; New School Superintendent Appointed
In a surprise announcement, the school board unanimously approved county Police Chief Marcus Jones to a new position as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Chief of Security and Compliance Tuesday… Read More
County Issues Heat Emergency Alert Starting Saturday
The county will be under a Heat Emergency Alert beginning Saturday, June 22 and continuing through Sunday, June 23. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) issued… Read More
New Superintendent Taylor Shares Message with MCPS Community, Asks for Feedback
The newly-named superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) shared a message and feedback survey with MCPS families and staff on Tuesday. “I believe in the potential of MCPS,” Dr.… Read More
Man Convicted of Shooting Police Officer in 2003 Denied Parole
Police said a man who was convicted for shooting an officer in 2003 has been denied parole. Terrence Green shot Police Officer Kyle Olinger during a traffic stop in Silver… Read More