Montgomery Talks: Bishop Leila Ortiz
Bishop Leila Ortiz, who leads the Metro DC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, doesn’t shy away from saying it’s unusual for a Latina to lead 35,000 Lutherans… Read More
September 2019
Gaithersburg Woman Wins $100,000 With One Scratch-off Play
A Gaithersburg woman claimed a $100,000 scratch-off prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters recently. The Gaithersburg resident decided to play just one $10 scratch-off while shopping last week. As luck would… Read More
Changes Planned for MCPS Cell Phone Use Policy
The impact of cell phones has pushed Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith to consider changing the policies and regulations regarding the use of personal mobile devices by the end of the year. The prevalence and inconvenient usage of mobile devices in schools has prompted… Read More
Vacunas Gratis para Estudiantes de Grados 7 al 12
A través de un comunicado, el Programa de Inmunizaciones del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Montgomery, recuerda a los padres de los estudiantes, que ingresan a… Read More
Wheaton Celebra la Gran Inauguración de su Nueva Biblioteca
La Biblioteca de Wheaton celebró su gran apertura con una ceremonia de inauguración el domingo 8 de septiembre a las 2 p.m. El condado planeó varios eventos para el fin… Read More
Raskin to Host Gun Safety Rally Tuesday in Silver Spring
On Tuesday evening at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) will host a vigil to remember gun violence victims and a rally to demand gun safety action.… Read More
Near Miss Videos From County School Bus Enforcement Cameras Released
Police have made it clear that passing a stopped MCPS school bus while it’s loading and unloading students is against the law. New this year, all county school buses are… Read More
Vigil For Hoggle Children Marks Grim 5th Year Anniversary
The family of Sarah and Jacob Hoggle held a vigil Saturday night, marking the fifth year since the children disappeared. Their mother, Catherine Hoggle, has been charged in their deaths,… Read More
End of Summer Pool Parties a Real Treat For Dogs
The last few weekends of summer – which officially ends September 22nd – are popular for end-of-season dog swims at community pools. Wheaton-Glenmont Outdoor Pool in Silver Spring held their… Read More
Wheaton Celebrates Grand Opening of Highly Anticipated New Library and Recreation Center
The Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m. The county planned several events for the grand opening weekend… Read More
Maryland Ranked Eighth Happiest State in U.S.
There’s a new study that looks at happiness in states across the country, and Maryland, you’ll be happy to know, ranks eighth. Last year, Maryland was ranked seventh. The finance… Read More
Police Search for Suspect Following Early Morning Stolen Car Pursuit
Montgomery County police are searching for a suspect on foot following a car chase that ended in a crash. This happened in the area of the Beltway (I 495) and… Read More