Code Orange Air Quality Forecast for Friday
As the area continues to deal with wildfire smoke coming from Canada, a Code Orange has been forecast for air quality Friday. It is an improvement from Thursday’s Code Red,… Read More
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Pandemic Measure Allowing Takeout Cocktails Ends Saturday
Starting Saturday, restaurants in Maryland will no longer be allowed to offer carryout alcohol. Purchasing takeout cocktails and other forms of alcohol became an option during the pandemic. But as… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 29, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, June 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Council: Transportation and Environment Committee will review the Safe Streets Act, legislation to… Read More
Recreational Cannabis Not a ‘Free For All’: Elrich, Police Emphasize Caution
County leaders and law enforcement emphasized guidance around cannabis use as legalization in Maryland approaches, with County Executive Marc Elrich noting it will not be treated as a “free for… Read More
What’s Open and What’s Closed for Independence Day Holiday
Here’s on overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County for Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4. Public Transportation MC311 call service center – Will be closed. Ride… Read More
Council Promotes 2 Acting Department Directors
Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the promotions of two of its acting directors to permanent positions during its Tuesday meeting. Benjamin Stevenson, the current acting director of the Department of… Read More
Former Laurel Police Chief Sentenced to Life for Arson Spree
The former Laurel Police Chief, who was convicted for setting fires to homes, cars and garages during a nine-year spree, was sentenced Tuesday to multiple life sentences plus 75 years… Read More
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for parts of Maryland including Montgomery County due to Canadian wildfire smoke. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) issued the alert,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 28, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Fire Chief Retiring: This is Fire Chief Scott Goldstein’s last week serving the county before… Read More
Parents Rally Again to Demand Opt-Out Option for LGBTQ Reading in Schools
Parents rallied again to demand opt-out options for LGBTQ+ reading material in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Ahead of a school board meeting Tuesday, the many protesters — and some… Read More
NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning from now until 3 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County, including Aspen Hill, Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, and Silver Spring.… Read More
Bethesda Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Stabbing His Parents
Police said a Bethesda man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder of his parents. Joseph Michael Bowers, 24, is charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault and weapons-related… Read More