Beech Leaf Disease Spotted in Maryland
Maryland Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of beech leaf disease in Maryland. Beech Leaf Disease causes a dark banding or striping between the leaf veins. Trees with severe symptoms… Read More
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Arrive Apartments Fire Cause Classified as ‘Undetermined’; Lack of Sprinkler System Affected Severity
The deadly February fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartments has been classified as having an “undetermined” cause, according to a recently-released report, and factors like a lack of sprinkler… Read More
Investigation Shows Allegations of Hostile Work Environment at Planning Board Unfounded
An investigation shows that allegations of a hostile work environment at the Montgomery County Planning Board are unfounded, according to County Council President Evan Glass. County Executive Marc Elrich said… Read More
Review of Magruder School Shooting Found Lack of Communication, Command Structure
An update to a report regarding the Jan. 2022 shooting at Magruder High School found a lack of communication and clear command structure that day. Following an after-action report from… Read More
Leaders Hope Findings in White’s Ferry Study Will Help Facilitate Reopening
Montgomery County transportation leaders detailed a recently-released White’s Ferry study and clarified the county’s role in restoring service during a virtual meeting Wednesday evening. Since 1786, the ferry had transported… Read More
White’s Ferry Study Details Scenarios for Restoring Service
A joint study from Montgomery and Loudoun counties evaluating the future of White’s Ferry was released Thursday. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery… Read More
Commission on Redistricting Approves Report to Send to County Council
On Wednesday, the Commission on Redistricting approved a report to send to the Montgomery County Council detailing a map and recommendations about how to divide the county into new districts… Read More
Elrich to Discuss Preliminary Police Audit Report at Virtual Community Meeting Wednesday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will discuss a recently-released preliminary audit report of the county police department (MCPD) during a virtual community forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Elrich will discuss… Read More
Police Audit Recommendations Address Mental Health Response, Use of Force, Training
Montgomery County leaders released recommendations from a preliminary audit of the county police department (MCPD) during a press conference Wednesday. County Executive Marc Elrich commissioned the independent audit as part… Read More
State’s Attorney Announces Project to Evaluate Criminal Prosecutions in Montgomery County
During a press conference Wednesday, Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy announced a new project to analyze criminal prosecutions in the county and ensure fairness in criminal justice. “As State’s… Read More
Hogan, County Council Issue Statements Condemning Anti-Semitic Attacks
Gov. Larry Hogan addressed and condemned anti-Semitism in a statement Wednesday, as attacks on Jewish people have escalated nationwide. “The rise in anti-Semitic activity and attacks across our nation cuts at… Read More
Committee Discusses Report Detailing Public Safety Response to Mental Health Situations
During a joint committee meeting Wednesday, Montgomery County councilmembers and police officials discussed a recent Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) report analyzing the county’s public safety response to mental health… Read More