Fire Breaks Out in Car Dealership in Silver Spring
A fire broke out at the DARCARS Toyota and Lexus Dealership in Silver Spring on Nov. 12, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Public Information Officer… Read More
November 2024
County Leaf Vacuum Collection Underway
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) annual leaf vacuuming program continues from now through December. MCDOT posts signs along streets directing residents to the 2024 Montgomery County Vacuum Leaf… Read More
Political Sign Sweep Yields Over 1,000 Illegally Placed Placards
Approximately 1,050 political campaign signs that were illegally placed were removed Tuesday during the Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) “sign sweep.” The removed signs were illegally placed in… Read More
Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Rockville
Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) is investigating a fatal collision from Oct. 30 in Rockville. At around 5:24 a.m., a black Lexus GS hit Luis Rios Chirinos, 28, of… Read More
In Attempt to ‘Level the Playing Field’, Council Updates Public Campaign Finance Law
Montgomery County councilmembers voted Tuesday to strengthen its public campaign finance law. Council Vice President Kate Stewart explained, “The purpose of the county’s campaign finance law is to encourage greater voter… Read More
Dos Mujeres Acusadas de Complot para Asesinar a un Ex Novio
La policía dijo que dos mujeres, incluida una mujer de Germantown, fueron arrestadas y acusadas de un supuesto complot de asesinato a sueldo dirigido contra un ex novio. Adelaida Consuelo… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Mail-In Ballot Canvass: The canvass for mail-in ballots is scheduled… Read More
A ‘Blessing From Above’: Germantown Resident Wins $50,000 Lottery
A Germantown woman won the $50,000 top prize in the Holiday Luck Doubler game. The player, who goes by the nickname “Blessing from Above,” purchased the ticket at the Safeway… Read More
Council, School Officials Meet for Early Look at School ‘Cost Drivers’
Montgomery County Councilmembers sat down for more than two hours Tuesday for a work session with public school officials, striving to understand how the school budget is prepared and what… Read More
Photos: Clarksburg Makes History in Flag Football
Clarksburg High School won the inaugural flag football state championship beating Boonsboro High School Friday night in a game played at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, home of… Read More
Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade to Honor Local Olympians
The County’s annual Thanksgiving parade will honor Olympians Thea LaFond and Aaron Ghebre Owusu as a part of the parade’s festivities on Nov. 16. Ghebre Owusu represents the African nation… Read More
Silver Spring Standoff Ends with SWAT Team Arrest
A barricade situation in Silver Spring that took place between Friday to Saturday ended with the victims safe, and a Montgomery County SWAT arrest. According to the county police department,… Read More