Chicken Coop Fire in Silver Spring
No birds died following a fire in a chicken coop on Kayson Street in Silver Spring Monday. They escaped the flames in an attached run area. A heat lamp hanging… Read More
January 2023
Teen With Handgun Arrested at Richard Montgomery High
A 15-year-old former Richard Montgomery High School student was arrested Tuesday and charged with possessing a handgun on school property and other firearm-related offenses. High school security notified the school’s… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 25, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert until 5 p.m. Montgomery County has… Read More
People of Color Comprise Nearly 60% of County’s Population
Nearly 60% of Montgomery County residents are people of color, according to the county Planning Department. The jurisdiction has seen a “dramatic change in racial composition of the county since… Read More
James Bridgers Named County Chief of Public Health Services
Dr. James Bridgers, who has been acting health officer and chief of public health services for Montgomery County since September 2021, unanimously was named chief of public health services Tuesday… Read More
Suspects, Pretending to be Police, Break into Germantown Home
Three armed suspects pretending to be Montgomery County police officers broke into a home in Germantown but did not take any money or property. One shot was fired, but no… Read More
Westfield Montgomery Hosts Lunar New Year Celebrations
Westfield Montgomery mall kicked off the Lunar New Year Sunday with a festive celebration full of modern and time-honored traditions. Hosted in partnership with the Chinese Culture and Community Service… Read More
Saban Pays Recruiting Visit to Good Counsel High School
Legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban made a recruiting visit to Good Counsel High School in Olney Monday talking with players and coaches. Pretty cool day at the office. I… Read More
The Most Mysterious Disappearance in Asia: Solved? Maybe
The most mysterious disappearance in Asia is almost certainly that of Jim Thompson, the “Silk King of Thailand,” who vanished in the high jungles of Malaysia in 1967. The 61-year-old… Read More
MCPS Offering Free SAT Prep Tutoring
Many high school students will apply to colleges in the coming months. Strong standardized test scores, as well as good grades and a challenging high school curriculum are all important.… Read More
Things To Do on Friday for Students with No School
County schools are closed this Friday, Jan. 27 due to a professional day for the teachers. Parents who are looking for things for their student to do on Friday, may… Read More
Economic Development Committee Lays Out Sweeping Agenda
The County Council’s Economic Development Committee held its inaugural meeting on Monday, Jan. 23. Natalie Fani-Gonzalez chairs the four-person committee of fellow councilmembers Marilyn Balcombe, Sidney Katz and Laurie-Anne Sayles.… Read More