5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 16, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. School Board Meets: Montgomery County Board of Education meets virtually at 1:30 p.m. for… Read More
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White’s Ferry Purchased Following Service Shutdown; New Owner Plans to Resume Service
White’s Ferry has been purchased following a legal dispute that led to a service shutdown late December, according to a statement Friday evening. Chuck Kuhn, CEO of the Sterling-based company… Read More
‘We Need More Damn Vaccines’: Hogan Says Shortage Will Last for Foreseeable Future
“The basic problem is pretty simple: we need more damn vaccines,” Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said at a press conference Tuesday. He said every state, county and city in the… Read More
Teachers Union ‘Deeply Troubled’ by ‘Reckless’ Decision to Return to Classroom
MCEA, the teachers union in Montgomery County, called the Montgomery County Public Schools’ Board of Education’s decision to bring students back into the classroom “reckless.” “MCEA is deeply troubled by… Read More
Robert Altman, Co-Founder of ZeniMax Media and Husband of Lynda Carter, Dies
Actress Lynda Carter announced on Twitter that “my beloved husband” died Feb. 3 at the age of 73. Robert Altman was the co-founder and chief executive of ZeniMax Media, which is the… Read More
Former Takoma Park Police Chief Died Feb. 1
Thomas Wayne Anderson, 75, who led the Takoma Park Police Department from 1997 to 2002, died Feb. 1 at his home in Georgia. Anderson was a retired Army Lt. Colonel… Read More
County and State Unemployment Claims Drop Dramatically
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents fell by more than 2,000 during the week that ended on Feb. 6. Last week, 3,033 county residents filed initial claims,… Read More
What’s Closed, What’s Open After Wednesday’s Winter Weather?
Wednesday’s winter storm that left a wintry mix of snow and ice in the area is causing closings and delays across the county. The Maryland State Police’s snow emergency plan… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 11, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Feb. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Local COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Montgomery County has entered Priority Group 1B, Tier 1 of the… Read More
Leaders Urge State for Mass Vaccination Site in Montgomery County
As COVID-19 mass vaccination sites operate in Prince George’s County and Baltimore City, Montgomery County leaders want one in their jurisdiction. During a council meeting with state health department officials… Read More
Gaithersburg Woman Charged in Area Bank Robberies
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives arrested Carisa Cline, 44, of Clopper Road in Gaithersburg, after police say she robbed two banks and attempted to rob another. According to an… Read More
County, MCPS, Montgomery College to Co-Host Virtual Climate Youth Town Hall
Montgomery College, Montgomery County and Montgomery County Public Schools will co-host a virtual Climate Youth Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 11 to discuss how the County will address the climate… Read More