Wear and Carry Applications Going Online
The Maryland Wear and Carry Permit application for firearms is going digital on Oct. 1, 2019, according to a news release from Maryland State Police on Sept. 10. It will… Read More
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We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Sept 12-15
Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Sept. 12-15. Wings and Wine: Enjoy exclusive evening access to Montgomery Parks’ Wings of Fancy butterfly exhibit and learn more… Read More
County Issues Hyperthermia Alert for Wednesday
Montgomery County issued a Hyperthermia Alert for Wednesday from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. The heat index is expected to be at or above 95 degrees, according to the Montgomery… Read More
138 MCPS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifnalists in the 2020 competition Tuesday. 138 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are National Merit semifinalists. The semifinalists will now go on… Read More
Flags Fly at Half-Staff on Patriot Day
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States flag and Maryland State flag flown at half-staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from sunrise to sunset. This is in honor of… Read More
New Bill Requires Air Conditioning for All Rental Units in the County
Many Montgomery County residents who rent older and more affordable housing units do not have access to consistent air conditioning according to officials. Well, County Councilmembers plan to do something… Read More
Maryland Health Officials Confirm First Case of West Nile Virus
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today confirmed the first case of a person with West Nile virus (WNV) in Maryland this year. The infected individual is an adult living… Read More
Montgomery Council Considers Enhanced Security
Montgomery County Councilmembers are considering a step up in security because of messages they’ve received since several men, who are in the country illegally, have been charged with sex crimes.… Read More
Over a Thousand MCPS Students Still Need Vaccinations; Deadline is Sept. 23
About 1,100 MCPS students in 7th through 12th grades are not compliant with Maryland immunization requirements. All Maryland school students in the 7th through 12th grades must show proof of… Read More
Update: Germantown Man Arrested for First-Degree Murder; Police Identify Victim
Update (Sept. 12, 10 a.m.): Montgomery County police say the victim in Monday’s homicide is 39-year old Jennifer Sparks. Montgomery County police say a body found along Great Seneca Highway… Read More
Rockville Rally Supporting ICE Set for Friday
A group calling itself the Concerned Citizens Coalition of Montgomery County is holding a rally Friday to support federal immigration agents in downtown Rockville. WMAL’s Larry O’Connor and conservative talk… Read More
The FDA, Vaping, and You
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Since 2009, FDA has regulated… Read More