4 Injured in Rockville Stabbing Incident
Four adult victims were involved in a stabbing incident on Saturday. At approximately 9:40 p.m., the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) responded to an assault in the vicinity of Dawson… Read More
Avery Wang
Avery Wang is an intern for MCM. She is a sophomore at Cornell University studying government and English.
County to Provide Customer Training for New ‘ePlans’ Software
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) is launching an updated version of its “ePlans” software on July 29. ePlans aims to streamline the permitting process for customers who… Read More
Council Approves Plan to Simplify Restaurant Permitting Process
The County Council has unanimously approved executive regulations to streamline the restaurant certification process, with the goal of making opening a restaurant in Montgomery County easier. These changes were initiated… Read More
Maryland Reports Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Maryland is one of seven states reporting a spike in COVID-19 cases partially due to variants and hot weather. Levels of COVID-19 viral activity in wastewater are currently “very high”… Read More
Petition Urges University of Maryland to Reconsider Hiring Dr. McKnight
An online petition urging the University of Maryland to reconsider appointing former Montgomery County superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight to a leadership position within the College of Education has gathered over… Read More
Statewide Legislation Continues to Address Affordable Housing
On Monday, the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee was briefed on Governor Wes Moore’s housing package that addresses affordable housing in Maryland. Montgomery County communities share the statewide housing challenges… Read More
‘Where You Belong’ Initiative Celebrates National Park and Recreation Month
July is National Park and Recreation Month. Montgomery County Recreation is partaking in a month-long celebration by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) initiative. This year’s theme, Where You… Read More
Gravity Mountain Bike Courses Set to Open at Wheaton Regional Park
Wheaton Regional Park is launching two mountain biking courses. Gravity Mountain Bike Park will open on July 21. Montgomery Parks hopes the new park attracts bikers and riders who seek… Read More
Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-270, Blocks Traffic Lanes
At approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, a tractor-trailer overturned on northbound I-270 in Bethesda. As of 8 a.m., one right travel lane remained blocked, while two left lanes remained clear,… Read More
County Cracking Down on Illegal Commercial House Parties
Multiple Montgomery County departments and agencies are collaborating to respond to illegal commercial house parties as they occur in the area. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard announced the… Read More
Virtual Public Hearing on Capital Crescent Surface Trail Set for July 16
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing on the proposed Capital Crescent Surface Trail Phrase 2 Project in Bethesda on July 16 at 6:30… Read More
Commuters Should Plan Ahead for Closures, Delays Due to NATO Summit in D.C.
For the first time in 25 years, Washington, D.C., is hosting the 2024 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit. Montgomery County residents planning to commute or travel to D.C. next… Read More