School Board Names MCPS Alum as Next Superintendent
On Monday, the school board named Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) alum Dr. Thomas Taylor to be the next superintendent of the school system. “The culture that I would like… Read More
June 2024
County Recycling Launches ‘Backyard Food Scraps Compost Bin Sale’
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the “Spring 2024 Backyard Food Scraps Compost Bin Truck Sale” pickup event on Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23. The Recycling… Read More
5 Arrested During Police Sobriety Checkpoint
Police arrested five people on Friday, June 14 for DUI during a sobriety checkpoint on New Hampshire Avenue at Sligo Creek Parkway in Takoma Park. Officers from Montgomery County Police,… Read More
After 33 Years With Montgomery County Schools, Blair Principal Signs Off
When Principal Renay Johnson walks down the halls of Montgomery Blair High School, her enthusiasm is hard to miss. It’s there in her step, and it’s there in the way… Read More
Fire Caused by Improperly Disposed Grill Coals Displaces Family of 4 on Father’s Day
A fire caused by a grill on the side of a single-family home on Coachlamp Lane in the Silver Spring area displaced a family of four and their dog on… Read More
‘I Couldn’t Believe It’: Silver Spring Man Claims $250,000 Lottery Winnings
A Silver Spring man won $250,000 playing the Maryland Lottery. The home improvement contractor claimed his winnings at lottery headquarters in Baltimore on Thursday, June 13. He initially thought his… Read More
Silver Spring Felon Sentenced to 3 Years For Possessing U.S. Postal Keys, Ghost Gun
Andrew Steve Martin, 30, of Silver Spring, was sentenced on June 12 to 37 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for being in unlawful possession… Read More
Police Drone Program Expands to Upcounty
As Montgomery County police continue to praise the effectiveness of its drone pilot program in Silver Spring and Wheaton, it now plans to expand into Montgomery Village, Gaithersburg and Germantown.… Read More
Governor Pardons More Than 175,000 Cannabis-Related Convictions
On Monday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned more than 175,000 convictions related to cannabis possession and cannabis paraphernalia. “This is about changing how both government and society view those who… Read More
Purple Line Passenger Service ‘On Target’ to Begin Late 2027
Work on the 16-mile Purple Line is more than 60% complete and still scheduled to transport passengers by the end of 2027. Maryland Transit Administration officials briefed members of the… Read More
Gov. Moore Proclaims ‘Maggie Rogers Day’ at Concert
Grammy-nominated singer and Easton, Md native Maggie Rogers had a surprise visitor to her show Sunday night at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Gov. Wes Moore took the stage and proclaimed June… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 17, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, June 17, and here are five things to know. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Basketball Clinic: Eric Smith leads a basketball clinic for boys and girls at… Read More