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5 things to know today, April 22, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Earth Day with the Owls: From 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Meadowside Nature Center… Read More
Concejo de Montgomery prohíbe centros de detención
Los miembros del Concejo del condado de Montgomery acordaron por unanimidad el martes prohibir la apertura de centros de detención de inmigrantes en el condado. La propuesta de ley aprobada… Read More
Maryland sues DC Water following January sewage spill into the Potomac
Maryland’s Attorney General along with the Department of the Environment filed a lawsuit against DC Water, seeking penalties and damages following a break in the Potomac Interceptor sewer line and… Read More
Residentes rechazan presupuesto del condado
Los residentes del condado de Montgomery manifestaron un firme rechazo a cualquier aumento de impuestos durante las audiencias públicas celebradas el martes sobre el presupuesto operativo del año fiscal 2027.… Read More
3 arrested for February street takeover
Three suspects were arrested for the February street takeover that went from Prince George’s County into Montgomery County. A 17-year-old, 18-year-old, and 20-year-old were charged, according to Montgomery County police.… Read More
Council votes to keep ICE detention facilities out of county
Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously agreed to prohibit privately owned immigration detention centers from opening in the county on Tuesday. The law repeats the newly adopted state legislation and will have… Read More
Residents speak out against any tax increase in proposed budget
During public hearings Tuesday, all eight speakers strongly condemned the property and income tax increases proposed in the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget. County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed budget includes… Read More
Silver Spring’s Mansoor Delane expected to be a first round NFL pick
The highly anticipated NFL Draft takes place this Thursday night in Pittsburgh. Silver Spring native Mansoor Delane will likely be selected in the top 10. The cornerback finished his illustrious… Read More
5 things to know today, April 21, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: A chilly start to the work week, according to the… Read More
County distributes $1.7 million for security at houses of worship, nonprofits
Montgomery County announced the allocation of $1.7 million to further protect places of worship and nonprofit organizations from hate crimes. The grants were awarded to 96 organizations that received as… Read More
Objections arise as county budget talks continue
Council President Natali Fani-González’s proposal to reduce the proposal fiscal 2027 operating budget and its tax increases was met with strong opposition by union members, Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember… Read More
Pedestrian dies after being struck in Rockville
A Silver Spring pedestrian has died after being struck on North Horners Lane near Southlawn Lane in Rockville on Thursday, April 16, according to Montgomery County Police. Thuong Luu Tai,… Read More