5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 11, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Heat Emergency Alert: Montgomery County is under a Heat Emergency Alert from noon today… Read More
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After Historic Run, County Little League Team Ousted by DC Team in Regionals
“MoCo LoCo” had already made history before playing a game at the Little League Mid-Atlantic Regionals in Bristol, Conn. as the first team from Montgomery County to represent the state… Read More
Pepco Construction Will Disrupt Traffic on Randolph Road in Rockville Later This Month
Construction for a new Pepco substation will cause major traffic disruptions on part of Randolph Road in Rockville beginning later this month. Per a press release from the county, the… Read More
Elrich Vetoes Silver Spring Business District, Claims it Favors ‘White Wealthy Landlords’
This story has been updated Aug. 11 to include video remarks by County Executive Marc Elrich. [hr] Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Tuesday vetoed Montgomery County Council’s efforts to… Read More
Montgomery County Under Hyperthermia Alert Tuesday
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert until 7 p.m. Tuesday. County Emergency Management issues the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. These conditions… Read More
County Illustrates How Residents Can Protect At-Risk ‘Stream Critters’
In recognition of National Water Quality Month, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will highlight at-risk aquatic animals that have a special history with the county. Throughout the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 10, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 10, and it is National Women’s Day. As you celebrate, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Learn About Eating Local: The City… Read More
Man Pleads Guilty to 2019 ‘Gruesome Murder’ in Germantown
Lawrence Sakkestad, 35, pleaded guilty on Monday to the first-degree murder of 39-year-old Jennifer Sparks in Germantown in 2019, according to online case records. Sentencing is set for Aug. 27… Read More
Blog: Chamber Awards Fifty-Eight Public Safety Officials
Twenty-six years of honoring the Upcounty’s finest continued despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored fifty-eight Upcounty Police Officers and Public Safety Emergency Communications Specialists at… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 9, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Aug. 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer Camps Extended: The Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) Department extended summer camp programs at… Read More
State Champion ‘MoCo LoCo’ Team One Step Closer to Little League World Series
Montgomery County’s Little League team “MoCo LoCo” won this year’s state championship and is two wins away from the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. This is the first… Read More
Home Prices in Montgomery County Jump 13.5% Since 2020
The median price for a home sold in Montgomery County in June was $550,000, which is an increase of 13.5% since June of 2020. Houses remained on the market an… Read More