Local Leaders Honor Lives Lost in 9/11
Montgomery County and state leaders took to Twitter Friday to mourn the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. Friday marks 19 years since the tragedy. Gov. Larry… Read More
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Flooding Causes Road Closures, Leaves Cars Stranded in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is under a Flash Flood Warning until 6:45 p.m. Thursday due to huge afternoon downpours. Affected areas include Bethesda, Kensington and Aspen Hill. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service… Read More
County Launches Second Phase of Rent Relief Program
Montgomery County launched the second phase of its $20 million COVID-19 Rent Relief Program, which is designed to financially assist eligible residents. The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human… Read More
Unemployment Claims in Montgomery County Hold Steady
The number of Montgomery County residents who filed initial claims for unemployment during the week that ended Sept. 5 remained constant. 1,143 residents filed initial unemployment claims the previous week,… Read More
Police Made 228 Traffic Stops in Montgomery County Over Labor Day Weekend
Police made 228 traffic stops over Labor Day weekend in Montgomery County. Maryland State Police (MSP) teamed up with the Gaithersburg Police Department and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police… Read More
Live Performances Now Allowed at Restaurants in Montgomery County
Shortly after most Maryland counties began Phase 3 of reopening, Montgomery County announced further reopenings as well. As of Friday evening venues like indoor and outdoor restaurants can offer live… Read More
Two Elderly Residents Found Dead in Silver Spring Home
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating the deaths of two elderly Silver Spring residents. On Thursday morning officers found Donna Lewis, 70, and Arnold Ringgold, 71, deceased in… Read More
Thursday Evening Storm Caused High Waters, Put Fire and Rescue on Condition Red
On Thursday parts of Montgomery County were under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Tornado Warning and/or Flash Flood Warning. Storms passed through the county and caused power outages, road closures and… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Closed on Labor Day
Montgomery County Government Holiday Schedule Like other holidays observed during the pandemic, this year’s Labor Day celebration will be unlike any other. Here’s the holiday schedule for the Labor Day… Read More
Elrich Frustrated by Lack of Communication from Hogan: ‘We Might Get a Text the Day Of’
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, local, state and national leaders are consistently making decisions and announcements in order to do what they think is best for residents. Gov. Larry Hogan… Read More
Chance for Hazardous Weather Thursday Afternoon and Evening
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to move from west to east across the region… Read More
Montgomery County New Weekly Unemployment Claims Top 1,000 Again
About the same number of Montgomery County residents filed initial claims for unemployment as did last week. During the week ending Sept. 1, 1,167 residents filed initial unemployment claims. The… Read More