5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 5, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Aug. 5. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Council Recess: The county council is currently in recess and will… Read More
August 2024
Silver Spring’s Thea LaFond Takes Gold in Women’s Triple Jump
Former MCPS teacher, Silver Spring resident and graduate of John F. Kennedy High School Thea LaFond took gold in the women’s triple jump Saturday, winning the Caribbean island nation of… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Continues Dominance of 800 Meter Freestyle, Makes History
Katie Ledecky continued her dominance of the 800 meter freestyle Saturday, winning the event and setting a slew of records for most Olympic golds. GOAT ACTIVITY. 🇺🇸👑 KATIE LEDECKY WINS… Read More
Rockville City Police Investigate Shooting Near Montgomery College
Rockville City Police officers are investigating a shooting near Montgomery College on Friday afternoon. It left one man in critical condition and Montgomery College’s Rockville campus on lockdown. Shortly before… Read More
Heat Wave Spikes Deaths and Illnesses
With the usual spate of 90 degrees days behind us and no end in sight, the Maryland Health Department issued its year-to-date report on the state’s heat related deaths and… Read More
Silver Spring Store Owner Charged with Multiple Assaults
56-year-old Jose Melvin Mendoza has been charged with multiple counts of inappropriate touching, according to a press release by the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD). Mendoza owns the Passion… Read More
Bacon Takes Fourth in Olympic Backstroke Event
Phoebe Bacon, a graduate of Stone Ridge, took fourth in the 200 meter backstroke Friday in Paris. Bacon, who had the fastest time in the semifinals of the event, finished… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert For Third Consecutive Day Saturday
The county will be under a Hyperthermia Alert for the third day in a row Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. as extreme heat continues. A Hyperthermia Alert was also activated… Read More
Gaithersburg Resident Appointed WSSC Water Commissioner
Gaithersburg resident Jonathan Powell is the newest WSSC Water commissioner. He was appointed to represent Montgomery County by Executive Marc Elrich and approved Tuesday by members of the County Council.… Read More
Teenager Arrested Attempting to Steal Police Car in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg Police arrested a 16-year-old boy following pursuit of a stolen truck and an attempt to steal a County K-9 Police cruiser. The teenager faces multiple charges of auto theft,… Read More
Maryland Tax-Free Week Starts Aug. 11
Maryland Tax-Free Week starts Sunday, Aug. 11 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 17, State Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced Thursday. During the tax-free week, the state will suspend the 6% sales… Read More
Silver Spring’s LaFond Qualifies for Olympic Final in Triple Jump
Thea LaFond, a former MCPS teacher, graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and Silver Spring resident, automatically qualified for Saturday’s final in the women’s triple jump with a 14.35… Read More