14 Arrested After Protest Shuts Down Beltway
14 people were arrested after all lanes on the I-495 beltway inner loop near the Colesville Road exit in Silver Spring were blocked Monday due to a climate protest. Maryland… Read More
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Chevy Chase Rally Held for Affordable Housing, Met with Opposition
A rally for affordable housing in Chevy Chase, hosted by Montgomery for All and Action in Montgomery, drew a crowd of over 100 residents. At the event, speakers shared their… Read More
Protesting ‘People’s Convoy’ Makes Way Through Montgomery County Sunday
Truckers from across the country congregated in Hagerstown on Friday to protest COVID-19 mandates. On Sunday, the “People’s Convoy” made its way from Hagerstown to the Capital Beltway. Onlookers at… Read More
Protesters Rally in Chevy Chase for Reproductive Freedom
About 70 people gathered at a park on Shepherd Street in Chevy Chase, carrying signs for reproductive freedom, as they marched together for about one-half mile to the home of… Read More
UPDATED: Inaugural Sensation Amanda Gorman’s Poetry Reading with Montgomery College Postponed
Update (1/27): Amanda Gorman’s virtual poetry reading with Montgomery College has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict, the college said in a message to students and employees Wednesday. The… Read More
Silver Spring Man Arrested for Alleged Participation in Capitol Mob
A “self-professed white supremacist” from Silver Spring was arrested Sunday on charges related to the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol. Bryan Betancur faces charges including entering restricted grounds and… Read More
Hogan: State House Bulking Up Security as FBI Warns of Armed Demonstrations
Maryland State Police (MSP) is aware of online information about possible armed protests at state capitols, according to Gov. Larry Hogan’s office. An internal FBI memo warns that armed demonstrations… Read More
‘This Has Been Building’: Albornoz Says Wednesday’s Chaos Was Not a Surprise
Lawmakers were taken to secure locations Wednesday as a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters charged into the U.S. Capitol building, empowered by Trump. Five people reportedly died as a… Read More
‘They Basically Didn’t Do Anything’: Elrich Criticizes Capitol Police Response to Mob
On Wednesday, the U.S. Capitol went under lockdown when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building. Five people reportedly died, including one Capitol Police officer. Officer Brian Sicknick died… Read More
MCPS Will Provide Support for Students Following Chaos in D.C.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will offer safe spaces for students to discuss Wednesday’s events in Washington, D.C., when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building. In a… Read More
Gayles, County Back Down Over Virtual-Only Order for Private Schools
After a week-long back and forth over private schools, Montgomery County has backed down. On Friday, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles rescinded his order to keep private schools virtual… Read More
‘Who Elected You?’: Parents Protest Gayles’ Order for Private Schools to Stay Virtual
Montgomery County residents rallied against the ordered closure of private schools by County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles at a protest Wednesday. It was organized by the “Open Montgomery County,… Read More