Carjackings Spike More Than 120% This Year
Carjackings in Montgomery County spiked 126% this year through Sept. 30 compared to the same time period last year. It was a topic of discussion at a meeting among county… Read More
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Junta de Educación de Maryland Determinará Nueva Política de Uso de Mascarillas para MCPS
La Junta de Educación de Maryland votó a favor, en una reunión virtual el miércoles, de presentar un plan que determinará cuándo se pueden levantar los mandatos del uso de… Read More
Health Clinic Hosts Free HIV Testing, Resource Fair on World AIDS Day
On Wednesday, local providers joined an HIV clinic open house and resource fair in Silver Spring to mark World AIDS Day. As of last year, about 3,544 Montgomery County residents… Read More
Free Ride On Bus Service Extended Additional 6 Months
Free Ride On bus service has been extended an additional six months through July 2, 2022. The Montgomery County Council voted for the measure Tuesday. The fare holiday was previously… Read More
Police: 18-Year-Old Arrested After Officer Interrupted Robbery in Progress
An 18-year-old Hyattsville man was arrested after a police officer interrupted a robbery in progress in Downtown Silver Spring, according to a release from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). … Read More
Trump Endorses Republican Candidate for Governor, Criticizes Hogan
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Maryland Delegate Dan Cox in his bid to be the next governor of Maryland. Included in his endorsement, Trump threw a zinger at Gov. Larry… Read More
‘Even More Special’: Residents Celebrate Thanksgiving Parade After Cancellation Last Year
Montgomery County’s Thanksgiving Parade was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but it carried on this year and on Saturday several streets in Downtown Silver Spring shut down for the… Read More
Residents Welcome Holidays With Thanksgiving Parade in Silver Spring
Several roads in Downtown Silver Spring closed to traffic Saturday for Montgomery County’s annual Thanksgiving Parade. The parade was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, residents… Read More
Indoor Mask Mandate Will Resume Saturday
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will be reinstated at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, per a release from the county. The change follows seven straight days of substantial COVID-19 transmission as defined… Read More
Leaders Hope Findings in White’s Ferry Study Will Help Facilitate Reopening
Montgomery County transportation leaders detailed a recently-released White’s Ferry study and clarified the county’s role in restoring service during a virtual meeting Wednesday evening. Since 1786, the ferry had transported… Read More
El Mandato del Uso de la Mascarilla en Espacios Interiores se Reanudará el Sábado
El mandato del uso de las mascarillas para espacios interiores del condado de Montgomery se restablecerá a las 12:01 a.m. del sábado, según un comunicado del condado. El cambio sigue… Read More
South Lake Parents Want Answers After Diluted COVID-19 Vaccinations
Last week, 98 South Lake Elementary School students received COVID-19 vaccines that were diluted “more than recommended” at an on-site clinic, Montgomery County said in a release Monday evening. South Lake… Read More