Fire Out at County Transfer Station in Derwood
A fire at a large scrap pile in the Montgomery County Transfer Station and Recycling Center Monday is out. The exterior fire Monday did not damage any buildings. There were… Read More
Parents Ask Supreme Court to Restore Opt-Out Choice
After a federal court in May ruled to uphold another court’s order denying an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum, last week a group… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Sept 16. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. New Bus Line Connects Tysons to Bethesda: Transurban announced Thursday that… Read More
Commanders Overcome Giant Hurdle
Week 2 saw the Washington Commanders earn their first victory under new head coach Dan Quinn, a 21-18 win over NFC East rival – and perpetual thorn in their side… Read More
Family of Woman Killed in Arrive Fire Files $2.3 Million Lawsuit
This story was updated Sept. 16 to include video of the news conference. The family of Melanie Diaz, who was killed while trying to escape from a fire at the… Read More
‘Play For Ray’: Bullis Football Family Honors Memory of Coach Butler
On Friday night, the Bullis Bulldogs played their first home football game since the sudden death of head coach Ray Butler. A sign behind the Bullis bench and shirts that… Read More
County Celebrates Active Aging Week with Free Senior Programs
Montgomery County will celebrate “Active Aging Week” from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, offering a variety of free programs to promote healthy, active lifestyles for residents aged 50 and older.… Read More
Partial Weekend Metrorail Shutdown on Red Line, Sept. 14-15
This weekend, the Red Line will operate in two segments due to track work between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Medical Center. Free shuttle buses will replace train service on the closed section… Read More
Health Warning for Triadelphia Reservoir Amid Harmful Algal Blooms
WSSC Water has detected high concentrations of blue-green algae, known as Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), in the Triadelphia Reservoir. These blooms pose potential health risks to humans and animals. The… Read More
Firefighter Struck, Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on Beltway
A firefighter was struck and injured in a suspected DUI crash early Friday on the beltway, according to Maryland State Police (MSP). At about 2:40 a.m., first responders went to… Read More
Police Launch Portal For Late Night Businesses to Submit Safety Plan
Montgomery County Police Friday launched a new application portal for certain late-night businesses to submit a safety plan. As of Friday, businesses with licenses for food, on-site cannabis consumption or… Read More
Hunger Report: Food Insecurity In County Increasing
34% of Montgomery County households were food insecure before May 2023 and May 2024, according to the Capital Area Food Bank, which issued its Hunger Report Thursday. In the previous… Read More