County Issues Hypothermia Alert Friday
Montgomery County issued a Hypothermia Alert Friday morning after it snowed overnight. It is going to be a COLD day today in Montgomery County with a #HypothermiaAlert in effect, so… Read More
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Local Group Registers Voters in Wheaton on Anniversary of Jan. 6
A local organization held a voter registration event at Westfield Wheaton on Thursday to mark one year since Jan. 6, 2021 when the Capitol building was stormed. “We think that… Read More
Manger: ‘If January 6 Taught Us Anything, It’s That Preparedness Matters’
The day before the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capital, former Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger testified before a U.S. Senate committee hearing about… Read More
County Executive Candidates Discuss Rent Stabilization During Forum
Candidates for Montgomery County Executive discussed rent stabilization and affordable housing during a virtual forum Wednesday evening. Incumbent County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Tom Hucker, Councilmember Hans Riemer and Businessman… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Jan. 6 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. U.S. Capitol Attack: First anniversary of the Attack on the U.S. Capitol. U.S. Rep. Jamie… Read More
City of Takoma Park Lays Out Vaccine Policy for Employees
The City of Takoma Park has enacted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for city employees, according to a news alert on the city’s website. The new policy follows the guidance… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 5, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 5 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert until noon. The alert is sent when… Read More
Indoor Mask Mandate Extended to End of January
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate has been extended to Jan. 31. The county council, sitting as the Board of Health, voted unanimously Tuesday to remove the previous mandate’s automatic termination… Read More
Recovering From COVID, Elrich Says: ‘It’s Not Pleasant But I Have Been Sicker’
County Executive Marc Elrich said of his bout with COVID-19, “It’s not pleasant, but I have been sicker than this before.” Between occasional sniffling and coughing, Elrich told MyMCM Monday… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, January 4 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Schools Closed: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed again Tuesday following Monday’s snow storm. 2.… Read More
Fire Rescue Service Calls Increase During Winter Weather Monday
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to about 200 calls within an eight-hour period Monday as snow fell in Montgomery County and throughout the Washington metropolitan area. MCFRS… Read More
Homicides and Carjackings Double in 2021 in Montgomery County
As 2021 drew to a close, Montgomery County ended the year with more than double the number of homicides experienced in 2020. There were 35 homicides in 2021 as compared… Read More