Two New Tax Scams to Watch out For
Although the April filing deadline has come and gone, scam artists remain hard at work. As such, taxpayers should be on the lookout for scams that reference taxes or mention… Read More
Tee It High. Let It Fly. GGCC to Host its 29th Annual Business Golf Classic
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will host its 29th Annual Business Golf Classic at Worthington Manor Golf Club, 8329 Fingerboard Road, Urbana, Maryland on Friday, September 13. The chamber’s… Read More
Flags Fly at Half-Staff on Patriot Day
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States flag and Maryland State flag flown at half-staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from sunrise to sunset. This is in honor of… Read More
Five Things to Know for Sept. 11 in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, September 11. Today we remember the victims and fallen heroes who lost their lives in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA. Here are five things… Read More
New Bill Requires Air Conditioning for All Rental Units in the County
Many Montgomery County residents who rent older and more affordable housing units do not have access to consistent air conditioning according to officials. Well, County Councilmembers plan to do something… Read More
Watkins Mill Dominates Seneca Valley 25-6 in Season Opener
Thirty years ago Watkins Mill High School opened with students reassigned from Gaithersburg and Seneca Valley High Schools. The rivalry that was created was a natural outgrowth of a new… Read More
Maryland Health Officials Confirm First Case of West Nile Virus
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today confirmed the first case of a person with West Nile virus (WNV) in Maryland this year. The infected individual is an adult living… Read More
Montgomery Council Considers Enhanced Security
Montgomery County Councilmembers are considering a step up in security because of messages they’ve received since several men, who are in the country illegally, have been charged with sex crimes.… Read More
Over a Thousand MCPS Students Still Need Vaccinations; Deadline is Sept. 23
About 1,100 MCPS students in 7th through 12th grades are not compliant with Maryland immunization requirements. All Maryland school students in the 7th through 12th grades must show proof of… Read More
Update: Germantown Man Arrested for First-Degree Murder; Police Identify Victim
Update (Sept. 12, 10 a.m.): Montgomery County police say the victim in Monday’s homicide is 39-year old Jennifer Sparks. Montgomery County police say a body found along Great Seneca Highway… Read More
Rockville Rally Supporting ICE Set for Friday
A group calling itself the Concerned Citizens Coalition of Montgomery County is holding a rally Friday to support federal immigration agents in downtown Rockville. WMAL’s Larry O’Connor and conservative talk… Read More
The FDA, Vaping, and You
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Since 2009, FDA has regulated… Read More