Maryland State Fair Cancelled for First Time Since World War II
The 139th Maryland State Fair, which was expected to run between Aug. 27 and Sep. 7, will be cancelled due to COVID-19, organizers announced in a Facebook statement Aug. 5.… Read More
August 2020
Controversy Continues to Swirl Around Opening of Nonpublic Schools
As schools and students prepare to begin the new year, a decision as to whether nonpublic schools may welcome students into their classrooms appears fluid. On Wednesday, County Health Officer… Read More
Blog: Tee It High. Let It Fly. GGCC to Host its 30th Annual Business Golf Classic
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will host its 30th Annual Business Golf Classic at Worthington Manor Golf Club, 8329 Fingerboard Road, Urbana, Maryland on Friday, September 11, 2020. The… Read More
Flash Flood Watch For Thursday as NWS Expects Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County Thursday from 2:46 a.m. to midnight. Slow moving showers and thunderstorms are forecast throughout the day and… Read More
Number Of Unemployment Claims Filed Continues to Decline
The number of residents filing for unemployment in Montgomery County continued to decline during the week ending on Aug. 1 More than 2,300 county residents filed initial claims for unemployment… Read More
MCPD: Hombre de Germantown Confiesa Seis Robos a Mano Armada
Un hombre de 71 años fue arrestado y acusado de cometer seis robos a bancos, a mano armada, en todo el condado de Montgomery durante los últimos ocho años y… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 6, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Aug. 6, and here are five things worth knowing today in Montgomery County. 1. Wet Day Ahead: Thunderstorms are expected today and the area is under a flash… Read More
Barnes & Noble Opens New Chapter a Mile Away From Old Location
Barnes & Noble in Rockville made sure its customers didn’t miss one day of reading. The bookstore on Rockville Pike was open Tuesday, and opened at a new storefront less… Read More
MCPD: Germantown Man Confesses to Six Armed Robberies
A 71-year-old man was arrested and charged with committing six armed bank robberies throughout Montgomery County during the past eight-and-a-half years. James Wersick, of Germantown, was arrested Aug. 4 as… Read More
Elrich: ‘We Eased Some Restrictions and We Tightened Others’
During his weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich gave updates regarding the recent amended executive order to allow more businesses to reopen under Phase 2 Guidelines.… Read More
Damascus Cougars Youth Football Coach Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Damascus Cougars youth football coach tested positive for coronavirus on August 2 after practicing with the team in the days leading up to his diagnosis. The unidentified coach is… Read More
Montgomery County Ranks Low in Equity Among Maryland School Districts
Montgomery County is ranked one of the least equitable school districts in Maryland according to finance website WalletHub. Only Howard County ranks lower than Montgomery County. WalletHub ranked Maryland’s 24… Read More