Safe Streets Act Signed Into Law
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
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County Hires Climate Change Officer
Sarah Kogel-Smucker is Montgomery County’s new climate change officer. She replaces Adriana Hochberg, who now works for the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency. Her salary is $174,000 a year.… Read More
Police Accountability Board to Hold Meeting With Law Enforcement Chiefs
Montgomery County’s Police Accountability Board (PAB) will hold its quarterly meeting with law enforcement officials on Thursday, Sept. 28. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and will… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather: Cool, cloudy conditions are expected to continue through the week’s end. Northeasterly flow off… Read More
Bill Would Require Gun Stores to Give Suicide Prevention Information
A new bill would require gun stores in the county to provide buyers with information about suicide prevention. The Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education (SAFE) Act was introduced Tuesday by… Read More
Field of Screams Opens for the Season
Those looking for a night of scares can find it in Olney. Field of Screams Maryland is open for the season. Some scenes may be scary for some audiences. Viewer… Read More
Blair Students’ Antisemitic Salute Latest of Increasing Incidents in County, State
There were 77 antisemitic incidents in Maryland during 2022, which is an increase of 60% over 2021, when there were 48 incidents, according to the 2022 Maryland Department of State… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 26, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Sept. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: The Montgomery County Council session starts at 9 a.m. with a busy agenda. The… Read More
Man Sentenced in Ellsworth Drive Fatal Stabbing
.A man was sentenced for a fatal 2021 stabbing on Ellsworth Drive in downtown Silver Spring Dakari Thomas, 20, of Silver Spring was sentenced last week to 25 years in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 25, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Sept. 25 and here are five things to know. Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, is observed today. It is the holiest day on the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 22, In Montgomery County
Update: Burtonsville Day is canceled due to weather concerns. It’s Friday, Sept. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Schools… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Sept. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery Planning Board Meeting: The Board meets today from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. with… Read More