Police Debut New Cruisers With Ghost Graphics
A more discreet Montgomery County Police car makes its debut Thursday. Two new versions of the police cruisers feature a standard slick top and a ghost graphic slick top. Neither… Read More
July 2023
Vision Zero Uses Spanish-Speaking La Abuelina to Get Word Out About Safety
La Abuelina, the animated Spanish-speaking character created during COVID-19, comes to a crosswalk near you so pedestrians, cyclists and drivers will be safer. La Abuelina joined the Vision Zero Initiative… Read More
El Condado Declara Estado de Emergencia por Ola de Calor de Jueves a Sábado
El condado de Montgomery se encuentra bajo estado de emergencia por ola de calor, entre las 11 a.m. del jueves hasta las 9 p.m. del sábado. Durante su conferencia de… Read More
County Braces for Heat Wave: 10 Things to Know
Temperatures are forecast to climb over 100 degrees this week. According to The Washington Post, the region could experience 100 degrees for the first time in 7 years. Montgomery County’s… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, July 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Heat Advisory: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory beginning at 11 a.m.… Read More
Fugitive Extradited From Mexico Held Without Bond For 2010 Murder
A fugitive wanted for the 2010 killing of a Bethesda professor has been extradited from Mexico back to Montgomery County. Jorge Rueda Landeros, 53, is currently held at the county’s… Read More
La Policía de Takoma Park Ofrece Chequear Casas Vacantes en Temporada de Vacaciones
El Departamento de Policía de Takoma Park ofrece ayudar a las personas a mantener su hogar seguro, mientras están de vacaciones. El programa Vacant House Check es una herramienta gratuita… Read More
Jawando Announces Endorsements from Prince George’s County Officials
Montgomery County Councilmember and U.S. Senate candidate Will Jawando announced endorsements from Prince George’s (PG) County electeds in his run for Senate. The four PG County officials now endorsing Jawando… Read More
La Abuelina es Ahora Parte de la Campaña de Seguridad Peatonal y Vial ‘Visión Cero’
La Abuelina es un personaje animado de una abuela hispana, creado por la Iniciativa Latina de Salud en 2021, para promover la seguridad y eficacia de las vacunas contra el… Read More
Bill Introduced to Create Voluntary 9-1-1 Registry Program
Councilmember Dawn Luedtke introduced Bill 33-23, which would establish a voluntary 9-1-1 registry program that would improve emergency response by allowing the public to provide personal and medical information to… Read More
Takoma Park Police Offering Vacant House Checks When Owners are Away
The Takoma Park Police Department helps city residents keep their home safe when away for vacation. The Vacant House Check program is a crime prevention tool that offers free service… Read More
County Declares Heat Emergency Thursday Through Saturday
Montgomery County is under a heat emergency between 11 a.m. Thursday and 9 p.m. Saturday. During his weekly press conference, County Executive Marc Elrich stressed that the current heat wave… Read More