Man Charged in Wheaton Murder
Police said a man has been charged with a murder that happened Sunday in Wheaton. Jose Emilio Ortiz Alba, 30, is charged with first-degree murder for the homicide of Hesler… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Mail-in Voting
The Montgomery County Board of Elections is busiest during election years, collecting mail-in ballots daily. Canvassing began Tuesday. Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, spokesperson for the Board of Elections, explains that the… Read More
Meet ‘Dork Diaries’ Authors Rachel and Nikki Russell at Gaithersburg Library
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will welcome Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell to the Gaithersburg Library. The mother-daughter team behind the popular Dork Diaries series will appear on Saturday,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Giant Pandas Arrived: Two giant pandas, 3-year-old male Bao Li and 3-year-old… Read More
Frost Expected Wednesday; Cover Your Plants
Cover your plants — temperatures are dropping. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a frost advisory for Northwest Montgomery County and nearby areas, including Germantown and Damascus. The advisory… Read More
‘We Hear You Loud And Clear’: Council Votes for Noise Camera Pilot Program
County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday for a pilot program to use noise cameras to reduce excessive sound from modified mufflers. County police will put three automated cameras across the county… Read More
Police Host Catalytic Converter Etching Event on Nov. 3
The Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) “Etch & Catch” program is offering a catalytic converter etching session on Sunday, Nov. 3. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Oct. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Advance Voter Registration Deadline: Today is the deadline to register… Read More
‘It’s Rebuilding a Community’: PGA HOPE Program Supports Veterans Through Golf
Congressional Country Club in Bethesda hosted several veterans Monday as part of PGA HOPE, a national program under PGA of America that introduces golf to veterans to support their mental… Read More
Youth Can Shape Public Policy in Councilmember for a Day Program
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, chair of the Education and Culture Committee, has launched the ninth annual Councilmember for a Day challenge. The contest invites middle and high school students… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Oct. 14. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Federal Holiday: Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is… Read More
Composting Made Easy: Drop Off Food Scraps at Local Markets
The County has launched a Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Offs program at three farmers markets to promote composting. The initiative, led by the County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), allows residents… Read More