Glass Announces Run for County Executive
Councilmember Evan Glass announced his intention Wednesday to run for County Executive. Glass will be the first openly LGBTQ+ candidate to run for the office. Currently, Glass serves as an… Read More
4 Arrested in Silver Spring Theft, Robbery Cases
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) arrested four people in connection with two separate theft and robbery incidents in Silver Spring, authorities said. On Monday, March 10, at approximately 8:15 p.m., 3rd… Read More
School Play Moved After Ceiling Debris Falls Midshow
A student musical performance at Col. Zadok Magruder High School is moving to another school after debris from the auditorium ceiling fell during the performance. Once Upon a Mattress, the… Read More
Driver Killed in Single-Car Crash in Gaithersburg
Updated March 13 at 10:30 p.m. The driver killed in the one-car crash was identified by Montgomery County Police as Steven Alejandro Bruno Gonzalez, 21, of Gaithersburg. According to police,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 12, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Today brings slightly cooler temperatures, according to the National… Read More
Transit Services Adjust for Federal Employees Returning to Work
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is offering federal employees transportation as they return to in-person work, ensuring easier commutes for residents. Designed for residents, the Ride On bus… Read More
Residents Testify on Council’s ‘More Housing N.O.W.’ Proposal
Numerous residents testified Tuesday on a proposed zoning change that would upzone properties along certain corridors in an effort from councilmembers to increase housing and homeownership options for workers. The… Read More
Grown-Up Spelling Bee Brings Competition, Support for English Leaners
The Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL) is bringing back its Grown-Up Spelling Bee, an event designed to raise funds and awareness for English language programs in the county.… Read More
Chief Smedley Pushes to Reopen National Fire Academy
On Friday the National Fire Academy (NFA) and the National Disaster and Emergency Management University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, were closed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The agency attributed… Read More
Social Justice Students Learn About State of Their Environment
Tuesday at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Montgomery County high school students enrolled in the Leadership Academy for Social Justice met with county officials. They heard County Executive Marc… Read More
Program Provides Free Tax Assistance for Low-Income Residents
Through the Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, Montgomery County residents who earned $67,000 or less may qualify for federal, Maryland, and Montgomery Earned Income Tax Credits. To… Read More
Elrich Looks Back at County’s Response to Covid-19
Five years ago, Covid-19 turned communities across the country and here in the County upside down. Government and health leaders had to respond to an unprecedented crisis. MCM spoke with… Read More