County Voluntary Rent Guideline Set to 0.4%
Montgomery County’s voluntary rent guideline (VRG) has been set to 0.4% as of last Friday. Through May 15, a landlord cannot notify tenants of a rent increase that exceeds 0.4%,… Read More
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Drive-Thru Rapid Test Pickup Available to Residents With Disabilities
Starting Monday, residents who have disabilities can get COVID-19 rapid test kits via drive-thru at Montgomery College Germantown, said Sean O’Donnell, Montgomery County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager. The drive-thru… Read More
County Emergency Management Program Receives Accreditation
The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) granted the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) full accreditation, making the county one in 45 nationwide and the only… Read More
Armed Gas Station Robbery in Germantown Prompts Police Investigation
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is offering a $10,000 reward to identify a man who robbed a Mobil Gas Station on Middlebrook Road on Jan. 31, according to a… Read More
2 Former County High Schoolers Compete for Jeopardy! College Championship
Former Richard Montgomery and Paint Branch High School students are hoping to ask the correct questions as they compete in this week’s Jeopardy! National College Championship. Paint Branch’s Jess Agyepong,… Read More
Takoma Park Police Hosts Essentials Drive for County Animal Shelters
The Takoma Park Police Department is collecting essentials for animal shelters throughout Montgomery County. Donations are accepted until March 4 and can be dropped off at the police headquarters lobby… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 7, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Feb. 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Media Briefing: Council President Gabe Albornoz and Vice President Evan Glass will hold… Read More
MCPS Superintendent to be Appointed Tuesday
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school board is set to appoint a superintendent on Tuesday, according to meeting documents. A “conditional appointment of the superintendent of schools” is scheduled… Read More
Man Charged with Sex Trafficking; Police Concerned About Additional Victims
A Rockville man has been arrested and charged with sex trafficking, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Ernest Wilkerson, 32, also faces charges related to prostitution, police said… Read More
Silver Spring Nonprofit Running Galentine’s Drive For Bras, Menstrual Products
Silver Spring Cares, a local nonprofit that serves Silver Spring community needs, is running a Galentine’s drive for bras, underwear and menstrual hygiene products throughout the month of February. People… Read More
Planners Creating Map of Asian American and Pacific Islanders’ County Heritage
The Montgomery County Planning Department wants to identify Montgomery County historical and cultural landmarks and oral histories associated with members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The planning… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, February 3 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Meeting: Montgomery County Council Government Operations & Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee is meeting today… Read More