As uncertainty continues for federal government employees — including tens of thousands of employees from Montgomery County — leaders are looking into ways to provide resources and information to affected… Read More
One of the most iconic American novels is said to have been inspired by a man who was once enslaved in Montgomery County. Josiah Henson is the inspiration behind Harriet… Read More
It’s Monday, Feb. 10. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Council President Briefing: Council President Kate Stewart will host a media briefing… Read More
A man was found guilty Thursday of abusing and murdering his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son in 2023. Marlon Melendez, 30, of Washington D.C. was convicted of first-degree child abuse resulting in… Read More
The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert Friday morning. The alert lasts until 11 a.m., according to the county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS). Residents are… Read More
Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, Feb. 7, and this weekend, including events, updates, and community highlights in Montgomery County: 1. Early Closure for County Call Center: The MC311 call center… Read More
A Silver Spring man who had more than 2,000 fentanyl pills seized by police in 2023 was sentenced Thursday to serve 12 years in prison. Markus Carter, 22, from the… Read More
It’s Thursday, Feb. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Two-Hour Delay: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will open two hours late today. Morning buses… Read More
Following Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s State of the State address Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller also spoke about the looming budget deficit and the new federal administration. “We have a… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Winter Weather Advisory: The National Weather Service issued a Winter… Read More
The family of late police officer Douglas Haggerty was surprised with a road dedicated in his honor on Tuesday, exactly three years after his death. Haggerty’s loved ones gathered as… Read More
Montgomery County Council celebrated Black History Month Tuesday with a specially created video, a proclamation and luncheon. The theme was African Americans and Labor and the presentations and video revolved… Read More