Conservation Group Demonstrates Effects of Road Salt Pollution
To wrap up “Winter Road Salt Awareness Week,” the Izaak Walton League hosted an event Friday in Gaithersburg about smart salt use as well as the negative effects of road… Read More
January 2025
Suspected Case of Bird Flu Detected in the County
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced Thursday preliminary testing shows a case of “highly pathogenic” H5N1 in a Montgomery County backyard flock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary… Read More
Celebrate Black History Month in the Parks
Join Montgomery Parks in celebrating Black History Month with special events, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities. Explore local history and honor the contributions of Black leaders through interactive activities and… Read More
‘Childcare is a Priority’: Governor Moore Visits School in Chevy Chase
Governor Wes Moore visited Wonders Early Learning Center at Leland in Chevy Chase Friday morning taking part in a roundtable discussion with parents and educators. Moore talked about his administration’s… Read More
13 MCPS Seniors Earn Full-Tuition QuestBridge Scholarships
Thirteen Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) seniors have earned full-tuition scholarships through QuestBridge, a national nonprofit that connects high-achieving, low-income students with top colleges and universities. Mahlet Ayele, a senior… Read More
County Offers Free Bus Rides for Transit Equity Day
Montgomery County Ride On buses will offer free fares on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in honor of Transit Equity Day. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will waive fares on… Read More
Local TikToker Left in Limbo
By now TikTok followers and influencers have whiplash. The popular social media app teetered on the verge of extinction after a Supreme Court ruling banned it. That sent millions of… Read More
Q & A With Grammy-Nominated Singer Maggie Rose
Singer/songwriter and Potomac native Maggie Rose was nominated for her first Grammy award for No One Gets Out Alive in the Best Americana Album category. The Nashville resident will be… Read More
County to Pilot Mobile IDs for Alcohol Sales Starting Feb. 5
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will launch a pilot program accepting mobile IDs for age verification at its Westbard retail store. The program starts Feb. 5, making Montgomery County… Read More
15 Estudiantes de MCPS Recibieron Becas Universitarias con Matrícula Completa
Quince estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) han recibido becas universitarias de cuatro años con matrícula completa otorgadas por la Fundación Posse. Los estudiantes fueron homenajeados… Read More
Coping With Stress and Anxiety Post-Inauguration
President Trump has been in office for a little more than a week, and some people in the County are feeling anxious, scared, and upset. Denise Dewhurst is a full… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 31, In Montgomery County
Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, Jan. 31, and this weekend in Montgomery County, including events, opportunities, and community highlights. 1. Weekend Highlights: Still finalizing your weekend plans? Check out our… Read More