County Under Extreme Cold Alert
Update (Thursday afternoon): The county’s Extreme Cold Alert has been extended to last until 11 a.m. Friday. Original (Thursday morning): The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 3… Read More
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Top Stories of 2024: MCPS Debuts Pickleball, Flag Football as Varsity Sports
This school year, two new varsity sports were offered at all public schools in the county: pickleball and girls’ flag football. Pickleball is now a varsity sport at all 25… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: County Seeks Answers to Affordable Housing Challenges
About the only thing all sides agreed upon during 2024 is that Montgomery County has a large affordable housing problem. How that will be solved continues to be debated by… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: Hate Crimes on the Rise
Bias incidents, hate crimes and graffiti continued to plague Montgomery County during 2024. The county has a data website that logs the numerous incidents and which minority group they are… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: Purple Line Pushes Forward
Worked continued throughout 2024 on the 16-mile light rail line that is designed to connect Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. But that construction continues to be the bane of pedestrians… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: Elrich Term-Limited, School Board Incumbents Voted Out
The 2024 general election brought about local changes in Montgomery County. The county executive was further term-limited and three school board incumbents were ousted. Voters chose to limit the county… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: Historic Hires: New Public Safety Leaders Sworn In
Historic leaders took the helm of the county fire and police departments this year. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first African American fire chief, and Police Chief Marc… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 24, In Montgomery County
It is Tuesday, Dec. 24, and here are five updates for Montgomery County residents. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Time For The Holidays: To help ring in the holidays, MCM… Read More
Ghost Gun Seized in Wheaton
A person with a loaded ghost gun was arrested Saturday in Wheaton, according to police. Officers responded near Veirs Mill Road and Ennalls Avenue after a male was reportedly slumped… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: New Superintendent Takes Over During Tumultuous Time at MCPS
2024 was a tumultuous year for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The school system continued to deal with the aftermath of an exposé of sexual harassment by a school principal who… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 23, In Montgomery County
Good morning! Here are five key updates for Montgomery County residents this Monday, Dec. 23. Don’t forget to check today’s weather forecast. 1. Winter Break for Schools: Montgomery County Public… Read More
Suspect Wanted for First-Degree Assault in Aspen Hill
Police are looking for a male suspect wanted for first-degree assault in Aspen Hill. On Oct. 12 at about 1 p.m. a victim observed an unknown male in an apartment… Read More