Former Takoma Park Police Chief Died Feb. 1
Thomas Wayne Anderson, 75, who led the Takoma Park Police Department from 1997 to 2002, died Feb. 1 at his home in Georgia. Anderson was a retired Army Lt. Colonel… Read More
February 2021
Watch Live: Gov. Hogan to Hold 2 p.m. News Briefing Thursday
Gov. Larry Hogan will provide a COVID-19 update at 2 p.m. Thursday. According to the Maryland Department of Health, more than 753,000 people have received the first dose of the… Read More
County and State Unemployment Claims Drop Dramatically
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents fell by more than 2,000 during the week that ended on Feb. 6. Last week, 3,033 county residents filed initial claims,… Read More
Líderes Instan al Estado a Crear un Sitio de Vacunación Masiva en Montgomery
Dado que los sitios de vacunación masiva de COVID-19 operan en el condado de Prince George y la ciudad de Baltimore, los líderes del condado de Montgomery quieren uno en… Read More
What’s Closed, What’s Open After Wednesday’s Winter Weather?
Wednesday’s winter storm that left a wintry mix of snow and ice in the area is causing closings and delays across the county. The Maryland State Police’s snow emergency plan… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 11, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Feb. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Local COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Montgomery County has entered Priority Group 1B, Tier 1 of the… Read More
Leaders Urge State for Mass Vaccination Site in Montgomery County
As COVID-19 mass vaccination sites operate in Prince George’s County and Baltimore City, Montgomery County leaders want one in their jurisdiction. During a council meeting with state health department officials… Read More
County Monitoring Extremist ‘Chatter’ Marking Anniversary of Police Shooting
Anti-government extremists may be coming to Montgomery County next month to protest on the one-year anniversary of the police fatal shooting of Duncan Lemp. March 12 marks the one year… Read More
Gaithersburg Woman Charged in Area Bank Robberies
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives arrested Carisa Cline, 44, of Clopper Road in Gaithersburg, after police say she robbed two banks and attempted to rob another. According to an… Read More
Montgomery County Library Seeks Performers for Annual Vinyl Day
On Saturday, April 17, all music and vinyl lovers across the county are invited to Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) fourth annual “Just For the Record – A Vinyl Day.”… Read More
Franchot Describes Run for Governor in 2022 as ‘Spirited Campaign of Young Ideas’
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot recently commented on his plans to run for governor of Maryland in 2022. He initially announced that he was running for the position in January 2020.… Read More
County, MCPS, Montgomery College to Co-Host Virtual Climate Youth Town Hall
Montgomery College, Montgomery County and Montgomery County Public Schools will co-host a virtual Climate Youth Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 11 to discuss how the County will address the climate… Read More