5 Things to Know Today, July 3, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, July 3 and here are five things to know today. Weather forecasters tell us to expect showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon that may be severe. High… Read More
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Rent Cap Bill Moves to Full Council
A county council committee has moved forward with one bill aimed to limit rent increases in Montgomery County after competing bills were introduced in March. It will move to full… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 30, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, June 30 and we should expect a partly cloudy day with temperatures near 90 degrees. Here are 5 things to know. 1. Air Quality: The air quality… Read More
Code Orange Air Quality Forecast for Friday
As the area continues to deal with wildfire smoke coming from Canada, a Code Orange has been forecast for air quality Friday. It is an improvement from Thursday’s Code Red,… Read More
Pandemic Measure Allowing Takeout Cocktails Ends Saturday
Starting Saturday, restaurants in Maryland will no longer be allowed to offer carryout alcohol. Purchasing takeout cocktails and other forms of alcohol became an option during the pandemic. But as… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 29, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, June 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Council: Transportation and Environment Committee will review the Safe Streets Act, legislation to… Read More
Recreational Cannabis Not a ‘Free For All’: Elrich, Police Emphasize Caution
County leaders and law enforcement emphasized guidance around cannabis use as legalization in Maryland approaches, with County Executive Marc Elrich noting it will not be treated as a “free for… Read More
What’s Open and What’s Closed for Independence Day Holiday
Here’s on overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County for Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4. Public Transportation MC311 call service center – Will be closed. Ride… Read More
Council Promotes 2 Acting Department Directors
Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the promotions of two of its acting directors to permanent positions during its Tuesday meeting. Benjamin Stevenson, the current acting director of the Department of… Read More
Former Laurel Police Chief Sentenced to Life for Arson Spree
The former Laurel Police Chief, who was convicted for setting fires to homes, cars and garages during a nine-year spree, was sentenced Tuesday to multiple life sentences plus 75 years… Read More
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for parts of Maryland including Montgomery County due to Canadian wildfire smoke. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) issued the alert,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 28, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Fire Chief Retiring: This is Fire Chief Scott Goldstein’s last week serving the county before… Read More