‘We Are in a Fight,’ Elrich Says as Drought, Fires Make Impact
Drought conditions and fires have recently impacted the nation and Montgomery County. “We are in a fight, and at some point we’ve got to think about this like you would… Read More
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WSSC: Tap Water Remains Safe to Drink Despite Taste, Odor Issues
Some residents may notice a change in their tap water due to algae in the Potomac River, according to WSSC Water. Customers serviced by WSSC’s Potomac Water Filtration Plant may… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Forecast: Precipitation is in the forecast today. An upper level low currently located over… Read More
Jawando, Council Commemorate Juneteenth
County Councilmember Will Jawando led a council proclamation commemorating Juneteenth on Tuesday. Jawando said Juneteenth has been celebrated by African Americans as a “second independence day,” and formally recognizes the… Read More
Inspector General: County Lax on Enforcing Carryout Bag Tax
Montgomery County Inspector General (IG) Megan Davey Limarzi issued a report Tuesday criticizing the county for not establishing a way to identify all retailers that charge for plastic bags, thereby… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, June 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: Montgomery Council Session starts at 9:00 a.m. with a Proclamation recognizing International Day for… Read More
Police: Man Shot, Killed in Germantown
Police said a man was shot and killed Friday in Germantown. Errick Roy Dixon, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene, per a release from the Montgomery County Police Department… Read More
Councilmember Mink Apologizes After Remarks During Last Week’s School Board Meeting
Councilmember Kristin Mink apologized following remarks she made during a school board meeting last week, as some residents push for restoring opt-out options for LGBTQ+ reading material in schools. “I… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 12, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, June 12 and here are five things to know today. Weather forecasters tell us to expect cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms. High temperatures forecast in the upper… Read More
Man Convicted in Retrial for 2019 Fatal Stabbing in Germantown
A man has been convicted in a retrial for a 2019 fatal stabbing that occurred in Germantown. Kyle Noble, 30, of an unknown address, was convicted by a jury in… Read More
New Director Nominated for Department of Environmental Protection
A new director for the county’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been nominated after the department’s former director moved on in 2021. County Executive Marc Elrich nominated Jon Monger… Read More
County Will Begin Charging for Saturday Parking
Parking at county garages and lots will no longer be free on Saturdays as of July 8, according to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). Parking will remain free… Read More