County Presidents Day Schedule Feb. 19
Montgomery County released the holiday schedule for the Presidents Day holiday, which is observed on Monday, Feb. 19. County Offices — Closed. MC 311 — Closed. Libraries — Closed Sunday,… Read More
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County Seeks Volunteers to Work with Sexual Assault Victims
Montgomery County’s Trauma Services needs volunteers to assist victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and their families. Outreach Volunteers provide 24-hour crisis counseling and companion services to victims of… Read More
Olney Library to Close Temporarily on Feb. 27
The Olney Library will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 27 for an exterior assessment and will reopen at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28. In the event of inclement weather,… Read More
Schools Open Two Hours Late Tuesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will operate under Code Yellow / Delayed Opening on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Schools will open two hours late. All operations, including bus transportation and full-day… Read More
Takoma Park Police Address Reckless Driving Exhibition
Police departments from two counties and the city of Takoma Park responded Saturday night to a report of a reckless driving exhibition. Takoma Park Police addressed the situation Monday afternoon… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tuesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northwestern Montgomery County for Tuesday 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain turning to snow is expected north and… Read More
Maryland Ranked Third Most Educated State
Maryland ranks as the third most educated state in the country according to a new study released by WalletHub. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the higher the… Read More
Unclaimed Silver Spring Lottery Ticket Worth $1,000 per Week for Life
A winning Lottery ticket purchased in Silver Spring on Feb. 8 remains unclaimed, according to the Maryland Lottery. The Giant located at 3860 International Drive in Silver Spring sold the ticket… Read More
Temporary Bus Stop Closure Begins on University Boulevard Ride On Route 15
Beginning Monday, the bus stop on Ride On Route 15 at westbound University Boulevard and Seek Lane will temporarily close. During the approximately two-month closure, sidewalks will be under construction.… Read More
Black History Month: Historically Black Communities
Montgomery County’s African American communities have a rich history extending back to their founding by emancipated, formerly enslaved people dating back to, and sometimes preceding, the end of the Civil… Read More
Former Seneca Valley Star Gets Second Shot at Super Bowl Trophy
For the second time in five seasons, San Francisco 49ers assistant coach Brian Fleury will be coaching in the Super Bowl. The 49ers lost 31-20 to the Kansas City Chiefs… Read More
Black History Month Historical Highlights: William Gibbs vs Board of Education
In 1936, William Gibbs, a teaching principal at Rockville Elementary School, took a courageous stand against racial wage disparities in education. Despite being better qualified, black teachers were earning half… Read More