MCPS Schools, Offices Closed on Monday
MCPS will be in Code Red Monday. MCPS schools, administrative offices will be closed and community activities are canceled due to dangerous weather conditions. Code Red / Schools and Offices… Read More
January 2025
Winter Storm Watch Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning
The Winter Storm Watch issued earlier Saturday has now been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning beginning Sunday at 10 p.m. through Tuesday at 1 a.m. Residents should prepare for… Read More
José Andrés Among 19 Recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom
Two very prominent Bethesda residents were set to be honored at the White House Saturday. Chef, restauranteur and humanitarian José Andrés will be among 19 recipients being awarded the Presidential… Read More
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Sunday Night and Monday
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Montgomery County beginning at 7:00 pm, Sunday, Jan. 5, through 1:00 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7. According to the National Weather Service (NWS),… Read More
Top Stories of 2024 List
Montgomery County experienced a dynamic year in 2024, with moments of celebration and reflection shaping its communities. From athletic achievements on international and local stages to pivotal leadership transitions and… Read More
Trucks Prepare to Salt Roads Ahead of Snow Forecast
With snow forecast over the weekend, trucks loaded up Friday at the county’s salt barn to prepare for road pre-treatment Saturday ahead of Sunday’s potential storm. MCM stopped by the… Read More
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
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