Swarmageddon: Local Expert Answers Questions About Cicadas
By now, many residents have likely witnessed swarms of cicadas throughout Montgomery County. The amount of creepy crawlers you’ve seen – and heard – depends on what part of the… Read More
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Jamal T. Fox Named Next City of Takoma Park Manager
Jamal T. Fox has been named the next City of Takoma Park manager and will begin work Aug. 2. Fox currently is the city administrator in Camas, Washington and also… Read More
County Council Introduces Resolution to Support Maintaining Open Streets Programs
The Montgomery County Council introduced a resolution Thursday showing support for maintaining Open and Shared Streets programs. The county’s Department of Transportation (DOT) began the Shared Streets program when the… Read More
750 Flags to be Unfurled in Memorial Day Ceremony at Bohrer Park
For the seventh year in row, hundreds of American flags will be on display at Gaithersburg’s Bohrer Park during Memorial Day. This year, the flags are being placed not just… Read More
Varias Familias Desplazadas Tras Incendio en un Apartamento de Takoma Park
Varias familias fueron desplazadas, un bombero resultó herido y un perro falleció en un incendio en Blair Park Gardens Apartments en Takoma Park, según el portavoz principal del Servicio de… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 28, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, May 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. County Reopens: Montgomery County lifted its COVID-19 restrictions today at 6 a.m. Capacity limits… Read More
How Sweet It Is: Gaithersburg Candy Company Selling Chocolate Covered Cicadas
For many, the idea of eating a cicada might not be the most appetizing thing in the world. But add some chocolate into the mix and now you’re talking. Chouquette,… Read More
After Review, Maryland Increases Number of COVID-19 Deaths by 517
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for May 27 After a review of the state’s COVID-19 data, the Department of Health increased the number of confirmed deaths by 517 and probable deaths… Read More
Choudhury Replacing Retiring Salmon as State Superintendent of Schools
The Maryland Board of Education unanimously approved Mohammed Choudhury as the state’s next Superintendent of Schools on Thursday. Currently, Choudhury is Associate Superintendent and Chief Strategy, Talent and Innovation Officer… Read More
Several Families Displaced After Takoma Park Apartment Fire
Several families were displaced, one firefighter was injured and one dog died in a fire at the Blair Park Gardens Apartments in Takoma Park, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Marylanders Can Receive Digital Version of COVID-19 Vaccination Records
Marylanders who were vaccinated in the state can now receive a digital copy of their vaccination record on the website ImmuNet. This website makes it easier for those who have… Read More
MCPS Releases Fall Reopening Plans and Mask Wearing Requirements
Montgomery County Public Schools released on Thursday a community message with information about fall reopening plans, mask-wearing requirements, vaccinations, summer school, and the Virtual Academy. Here’s a list of what’s… Read More