Councilmember Glass: ‘We Need to Slow People Down’
During 2023, 14 pedestrians and cyclist lost their lives on the streets of Montgomery County. During the first 10 months of this year, more than 400 people were struck while… Read More
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Peak Season for Deer and Auto Collisions
Have you noticed more deer roaming around your neighborhood and on streets and yards? In a post on X, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Public Information Officer… Read More
Pavement Improvement Projects in Silver Spring, Bethesda to Cause Lane Closures
Beginning Sept. 16, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has been working on improvements to Layhill Road in Silver Spring and Wilson Lane in Bethesda. Layhill Road, between… Read More
Mayor Ashton, City of Rockville Striving to ‘Rise Together’
The City of Rockville soon will unveil its new logo – Rise Together – in its continuing effort to recover from the pandemic. “The future is bright, and I know… Read More
Police Will Beef Up Traffic Enforcement as Students Return to School
Montgomery County Police and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation will increase their patrols and outreach efforts focused on drivers who speed, run red lights and do not stop for… Read More
Elrich Signs Renter Fire Safety Bill Inspired After Woman’s Death
County Executive Marc Elrich signed a council bill into law Thursday that was inspired after a woman died last year in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire. “When I lost my… Read More
Pepco Strives To Keep Electricity Running During Any Weather
Whether a power outage is due to a storm, balloon, downed airplane, lightning strike, chewing animal or fallen tree, Pepco’s emergency preparedness team and line crews stand ready to restore… Read More
Fire Caused by Improperly Disposed Grill Coals Displaces Family of 4 on Father’s Day
A fire caused by a grill on the side of a single-family home on Coachlamp Lane in the Silver Spring area displaced a family of four and their dog on… Read More
Metro Increases Safety Measures on Trains and Buses
Metro Transit Police is increasing the visibility of its officers in stations and incorporating more frequent patrols throughout the system, officials announced Wednesday. In an effort to enhance safety, riders… Read More
Police Increase Presence Around Religious Institutions
Police said they have increased presence around religious institutions in the county for the safety of the Jewish community. “In response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Montgomery County Police Department… Read More
County Opens Security Grant Applications for Houses of Worship, Nonprofits
The county has opened applications for its security grant program for faith organizations and nonprofits. The announcement comes Wednesday amid recent attacks in Israel. “I can’t even think of other… Read More
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