Everyone Wins at Takoma Park Pie Contest
On Sunday Takoma Park held its annual Pie Contest. The Farmers’ Market invited home and professional bakers to submit their best one or two crust sweet or savory pies using… Read More
September 2024
Road Construction in Gaithersburg Expected to Cause Traffic Delays
The City of Gaithersburg announced road construction that will cause traffic delays effective Monday. The Department of Public Works will conduct road construction work that includes asphalt milling, resurfacing and… Read More
County Seeks Community Input on Services, Quality of Life
Montgomery County encourages residents to participate in a new survey aimed at assessing local government services and overall quality of life. Residents have until Monday, Sept. 30, to complete the… Read More
Freedom to Leave Act Fails to Receive Council Committee Support
Montgomery County Council Public Safety Committee members voted 2-1 to oppose a bill that would prohibit police from conducting consent searches of a motor vehicle during a traffic stop. Therefore,… Read More
Fire Out at County Transfer Station in Derwood
A fire at a large scrap pile in the Montgomery County Transfer Station and Recycling Center Monday is out. The exterior fire Monday did not damage any buildings. There were… Read More
Parents Ask Supreme Court to Restore Opt-Out Choice
After a federal court in May ruled to uphold another court’s order denying an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum, last week a group… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Sept 16. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. New Bus Line Connects Tysons to Bethesda: Transurban announced Thursday that… Read More
Commanders Overcome Giant Hurdle
Week 2 saw the Washington Commanders earn their first victory under new head coach Dan Quinn, a 21-18 win over NFC East rival – and perpetual thorn in their side… Read More
Family of Woman Killed in Arrive Fire Files $2.3 Million Lawsuit
This story was updated Sept. 16 to include video of the news conference. The family of Melanie Diaz, who was killed while trying to escape from a fire at the… Read More
‘Play For Ray’: Bullis Football Family Honors Memory of Coach Butler
On Friday night, the Bullis Bulldogs played their first home football game since the sudden death of head coach Ray Butler. A sign behind the Bullis bench and shirts that… Read More
County Celebrates Active Aging Week with Free Senior Programs
Montgomery County will celebrate “Active Aging Week” from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, offering a variety of free programs to promote healthy, active lifestyles for residents aged 50 and older.… Read More
Partial Weekend Metrorail Shutdown on Red Line, Sept. 14-15
This weekend, the Red Line will operate in two segments due to track work between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Medical Center. Free shuttle buses will replace train service on the closed section… Read More