School Board Postpones Vote on Final Reopening Plan
The Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously postponed its vote on a final school reopening plan until Dec. 15. The school board was scheduled to take final action on a… Read More
December 2020
County Advises Residents to Beware of Charity Scammers During Holidays
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) advises residents that are donating to charities this holiday season to make sure they are giving to a reputable and registered organization.… Read More
Fire in Gaithersburg Townhouse Leaves One Man Seriously Injured
One man is in critical condition after a fire erupted in a Gaithersburg townhome late Wednesday night, according to officials. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to the fire along… Read More
County Census Team Focused on Areas With Low Response Rates in 2010
Montgomery County was able to increase participation in the U.S. Census by showing up at community events, creating 1,500 lawn signs in multiple languages, using WhatsApp, Facebook posts, targeted text… Read More
Suspect Arrested for Gun Possession, Drug-Related Offenses During Traffic Stop
A Holiday Alcohol Task Force officer arrested a suspect for possession of a handgun, drug related offenses and traffic offenses during a routine traffic stop on Nov. 24. The 18-year-old… Read More
Red Line Cars That Separated Had Loose Bolts
Initial reports concerning a recent Red Line incident in which metro cars separated point to problems with loose bolts, according to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. The commission, WMATA and… Read More
Police Investigate Bank Robbery in Silver Spring
Detectives with the Montgomery County Police are investigating the robbery of a TD Bank that occurred on Nov. 17 in Silver Spring, according to a MCPD press release. Surveillance video… Read More
Initial Unemployment Claims Fall During Thanksgiving Week
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents fell sharply during the week that ended Nov. 28. Residents filed 1,177 initial claims compared to 1,558 during the week that… Read More
Thursday’s COVID-19 Daily Case Numbers: Maryland 2,044, Montgomery 266
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 266 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Thursday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 34,425. The number of daily… Read More
Brenda Wolff Elected Next MCPS Board of Education President
Brenda Wolff was elected Thursday morning as president of the Board of Education for the Montgomery County Public Schools. The Silver Spring resident had been vice president. The previous president… Read More
Blog: 7 Reasons Why The Stock Market May Rise In 2021
2020 has given us a formidable reminder of what volatility feels like. If you’ve been able to persevere as an investor, you are now enjoying the U.S. stock market’s all-time… Read More
Elrich: County Hospitals May Have to Take Patients from Other Jurisdictions if Need Arises
Montgomery County hospitals may have to accept patients from other jurisdictions if their capacity runs out, County Executive Marc Elrich said at a media briefing Wednesday. According to the county’s… Read More