Five Things to Know for Oct. 8 in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 8 and people of the Jewish faith are celebrating Yom Kippur, which is known as the Day of Atonement. It’s considered the holiest day of the… Read More
Elrich Fields Questions on Fiscal 2021 Budget
Several dozen people peppered County Executive Marc Elrich with questions Monday night about the state of roads, regional service centers and how Montgomery County is caring for its seniors. Elrich… Read More
Transforming Transportation in Silver Spring
There’s a new “protected intersection” in downtown Silver Spring. It’s designed to protect bicyclists and pedestrians and is the first of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. This is all… Read More
School Superintendent Smith Addresses MCPS External Review of After-School Supervision
On October 31 a sexual assault took place in the boys’ locker room at Damascus High School. Since then, Montgomery County Public Schools has taken immediate steps to ensure the… Read More
D.C. Man Arrested for Gun Charge After Silver Spring Traffic Stop
A Washington, D.C., man was arrested on a gun charge after a traffic stop in downtown Silver Spring, according to a Montgomery County police statement. Kriss Smith, 26, of the… Read More
MCPS Publica Hallazgos Tras Agresión Sexual en La Escuela Damascus el Año Pasado
El Superintendente de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), Dr. Jack Smith, en conferencia de prensa el lunes, presentó una actualización del informe sobre la supervisión luego del… Read More
Prince George’s Delegate Faces Federal Wire Fraud Charges
A former Maryland state delegate who was a member of the influential House Appropriations Committee has been charged with federal wire fraud by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Tawanna P. Gaines,… Read More
Police Release Photo of Man Believed to Have Robbed Two Wheaton Women
Two women were robbed in Wheaton, and police have released a surveillance photo of the man they believe committed both crimes. The first robbery occurred about 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.… Read More
Northwest Overwhelms Gaithersburg 49-13
Gaithersburg High School, Gaithersburg Maryland October 4th 2019 Homecoming night at Gaithersburg was spoiled by the Jaguars of Northwest High when they marched down the field with their first possession… Read More
Homecoming Stars Shine for Quince Orchard
Darnestown, MD: Friday, October 4, 2019 Clarksburg’s Coyotes were a part of the homecoming festivities for Quince Orchard. They were lucky to be the next scheduled home opponent for the… Read More
MCPS Release External Review Findings Following Damascus High Sexual Assault
The October 2018 sexual assault that took place in the boys’ locker room at Damascus High School led MCPS to take immediate steps to enhance the safety and security of… Read More
Fire at Potomac Home Causes $800,000 Worth of Damage
Firefighters responded to a fire Monday morning in Potomac causing over $800,000 worth in damage. The fire started at 2:45 a.m. in a two-story, single-family home on the 7600 block of Persimmon Tree Lane. Eighty-five firefighters battled… Read More