5 Things to Know Today, Aug 4, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Aug. 4 here are 5 things to know. Check out the weather forecast. 1. Fall Parks and Recreation Programs: Registration opens Monday, Aug. 14. A digital version… Read More
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Hearing Set Next Week in LGBTQ Storybooks Opt-Out Lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in schools will go before the U.S. District Court for Maryland next week. In May, three families sued Montgomery County Public… Read More
Updated COVID-19 Booster Expected This Fall
An updated COVID-19 booster shot is expected to be available in coming months. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager Sean O’Donnell noted Wednesday that Montgomery County is still in the “low… Read More
State Offers Grants for Businesses Affected by Purple Line Construction
As construction for the Purple Line drags on, Montgomery County has issued a call for small businesses to apply for construction impact grants. This is the third phase of funding… Read More
Rusnak Chosen to Head Children’s Opportunity Alliance
The Children’s Opportunity Alliance, the designated early care and education coordinating body for the county, named Kimberly Rusnak as executive director. Rusnak has been interim executive director for the past… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Aug. 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Police Accountability Board: meets from 7 to 9 p.m. In-person at 14625 Bauer Dr, Rockville.… Read More
Driver in Deadly Beltway Crash Charged With Driving Under the Influence
Police said a man who was taken into custody following a deadly wrong-way collision on the beltway has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Jayleen Hannor, 23,… Read More
MCPS Developing New Bullying, Harassment, Hate/Bias Plan
The Montgomery County school system is working on a plan to address bullying and hate. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is developing a new district-level bullying, harassment and hate/bias plan,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 2, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Common App Webinar: At noon, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students can join a webinar to… Read More
Thousands Attend Multiple National Night Out Events
Thousands of people turned out at more than 30 National Night Out events throughout Montgomery County Tuesday night. They spoke with police and fire fighters, climbed into fire trucks and… Read More
3,000+ Emergency Calls Handled Friday and Saturday Amid Storms
The county handled more than 3,000 emergency calls Friday and Saturday amid thunderstorms. The Emergency Communications Center took 1,300 calls Friday and 1,740 calls Saturday, per a release Tuesday. Strong… Read More
Man Found Guilty in Election Day Collision That Killed Gaithersburg Couple
A Gaithersburg man was convicted in an Election Day collision that killed a married couple crossing the street to vote. A judge found Davinder Singh, 47, guilty after a bench… Read More