Total medical and retail sales of cannabis surpassed $1.1 billion during the first 12 months following legalization in Maryland. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, monthly retail sales surpassed $95… Read More
The beginning of July means an increase in the minimum wage, Metro fares, tobacco taxes and car registration fees as well as a ban on sales of gas-powered leaf blowers.… Read More
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Wednesday. And according to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are possible in the area with some forecast to be severe… Read More
En un anuncio sorpresa, la Junta Escolar aprobó por unanimidad al jefe de policía del condado, Marcus Jones, para un nuevo puesto como Jefe de Seguridad y Cumplimiento de las… Read More
In a surprise announcement, the school board unanimously approved county Police Chief Marcus Jones to a new position as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Chief of Security and Compliance Tuesday… Read More
The county will be under a Heat Emergency Alert beginning Saturday, June 22 and continuing through Sunday, June 23. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) issued… Read More
The newly-named superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) shared a message and feedback survey with MCPS families and staff on Tuesday. “I believe in the potential of MCPS,” Dr.… Read More
Police said a man who was convicted for shooting an officer in 2003 has been denied parole. Terrence Green shot Police Officer Kyle Olinger during a traffic stop in Silver… Read More
Highly recruited Quince Orchard High School running Iverson Howard announced Tuesday that he has committed to the University of Maryland. Howard, known for his highlight reel long runs, is the… Read More
On Monday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned more than 175,000 convictions related to cannabis possession and cannabis paraphernalia. “This is about changing how both government and society view those who… Read More
Beginning July 1, tobacco tax rates on cigarettes and other tobacco products will increase as will the sales and use tax rate on electronic smoking devices. The tax on a… Read More
This fall, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will pilot girls’ flag football as a varsity sport. The sport will be at all 25 high schools. On Monday, MCM went to… Read More