California Man Arrested in Local Gold Bar Scam
A California man has been arrested in a gold bar scam that targeted a Leisure World resident. Wenhui Sun, 34, of Lake Arbor, California was arrested in Montgomery County a… Read More
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Council Proposes Updated Property Tax Credit Eligibility For Elderly and Retired Military
A council bill would expand property tax credit eligibility for Montgomery County residents who are elderly and retired military. The legislation would increase the maximum assessed home value for an… Read More
How to Beat the Heat Amid Blistering Temperatures
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s for the next several days including temps close to 100 degrees on the weekend. In case you missed the news on @wusa9,… Read More
County COVID Report: 162,000 Cases, 1,949 Deaths over 2 Years
Montgomery County released a 125-page report on the toll COVID-19 took, including information and statistics on hospitalizations, deaths, vaccinations and rates among age groups, people of color and those living… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert; Temperatures Expected to Reach 90s
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The County issues a Hyperthermia Alert when the temperature and/or heat index is projected to reach 95… Read More
Senior Planet Montgomery Hosts Free Online Classes First Week of March
Senior Planet Montgomery will be offering free online wellness classes for senior residents, with a focus on “how to thrive at home” from March 1 through March 5. Senior Planet… Read More
County Unlikely to Move to Vaccination Phase 1C Next Week
Montgomery County will likely not move to COVID-19 vaccination Phase 1C next week, officials discussed at a council meeting Tuesday. Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced the state will move… Read More
Two Elderly Residents Found Dead in Silver Spring Home
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating the deaths of two elderly Silver Spring residents. On Thursday morning officers found Donna Lewis, 70, and Arnold Ringgold, 71, deceased in… Read More
Hyperthermia Alert Issued for Tuesday
Montgomery County has issued a hyperthermia alert for Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. with the heat index expected to exceed 95 degrees. County residents are strongly encouraged to take… Read More
Retirees Support Black Lives Matter Protesters While Social Distancing
Retirees at the Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg came out to show support for Black Lives Matter protesters on Sunday. The retirement community is across the street from Lakeforest Mall,… Read More
Elrich, Gayles Address Nursing Home Data in COVID-19 Briefing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich gave a COVID-19 update during a virtual media briefing on Wednesday. County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles also spoke, and the variety of topics include… Read More
All Maryland Nursing Home Residents and Staff Must be Tested for COVID-19
All Maryland nursing home residents and staff will be tested for COVID-19 under a new executive order, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday. There are 4,011 COVID-19 cases at 143 nursing… Read More