Snow Begins, Will Continue Into Evening
Light to moderate snow showers began falling in Montgomery County Friday afternoon and according to the National Weather Service (NWS) will continue into the evening and should end between 6-9… Read More
January 2025
Elrich: ‘This Will Probably End Up Being The Most Expensive Light Rail Project In The World’
The light rail Purple Line originally was expected to cost $5.6 billion and begin transporting passengers by 2022. Now, the opening date is scheduled for December of 2027, and its… Read More
Alsobrooks Sworn Into U.S. Senate Friday
Angela Alsobrooks was sworn into the U.S. Senate Friday afternoon by Vice President Kamala Harris. She was joined by Sen. Ben Cardin, who she is succeeding, Maryland’s Senior Senator Chris… Read More
Recreation Centers Cancel Activities
All Montgomery County Recreation activities and programs scheduled for 3 p.m. and later Friday have been cancelled due to expected inclement weather. Centers will remain open for drop-in programming per… Read More
Schools Close on Time Friday; After-School Activities Canceled
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will close at the regularly scheduled time Friday. All after-school and evening school and community activities in school buildings are canceled. Daycare programs in school… Read More
The Search for Sodom: Claims and Controversy Part 2
In early November in this column, I described several candidate locations for the missing sin city of Sodom, all on the west, southwest, or east coasts of the Dead Sea.… Read More
County Fire & Rescue Responded to 5% More Incidents in 2024
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) personnel handled 142,617 incidents during 2024, which is a 5% increase as compared to the previous year. The busiest fire and rescue stations… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Jan. 3. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. The County has extended the extreme cold weather alert until 11 a.m. today. Check the complete weather… Read More
Damascus Library Closes Soon for Extensive Renovations
The Damascus branch of Montgomery County Public Libraries will close on Jan. 31 for about 21 months. The library and senior center on 9701 Main Street will undergo renovations before… Read More
Police Request Help Locating Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police’s Vice and Intelligence Unit are asking for the public’s help in locating Ernest Gerald Wilkerson, who is wanted for failure to comply with pre-trial… Read More
Police Seek to Identify Pedestrian in Serious Crash
Police are trying to identify a pedestrian who was critically injured in a New Year’s Eve crash in Silver Spring. The Montgomery County Police Department asks for the public’s help… Read More
MCM’s Most Watched Videos of 2024
From historic achievements to community celebrations, 2024 brought memorable moments across Montgomery County. Here’s a look at MCM’s 10 most-watched videos that captivated the community. #10: Mural Tells Wheaton’s History… Read More