Montgomery Talks: Travis Gayles on Declining Cancer Rates
We talk with Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County health officer, about declining cancer rates. And even though the rates are falling, what does that mean if you or a loved… Read More
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Winter Weather Advisory for Snow in Effect Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Wednesday in Montgomery County from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. NWS says that after midnight, rain showers are expected… Read More
County Council Wraps Up Last Meeting for the Year
Tuesday marked the last Montgomery County Council meeting for the year. Key items on the agenda included an update on county revenue estimates, MCPS FY 20 supplemental appropriation for school… Read More
Woman Struck, Killed by Mail Truck on University Boulevard
A mail truck struck and killed a woman about 6:46 p.m. Monday trying to cross University Boulevard West, a Montgomery County police statement said. The mail truck, a 1990 Chevrolet… Read More
‘We’ll Be Back’: Northwest Comes Up Short in State Title Game
Northwest put up a good fight against Wise in the Maryland state 4A championship game in Annapolis Friday night. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime but the Pumas asserted… Read More
Council Mulls Tax Credit for Senior Citizens Who Volunteer
The Montgomery County Council expressed its support Monday for state legislation that would allow the council to provide a tax credit to senior citizens who volunteer at schools and nonprofits.… Read More
Transportation Secretary Rahn Resigns
Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn is stepping down and returning to his native New Mexico, according to a statement from the governor’s office. Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday that Gregory… Read More
Update: ‘Human Element’ Blamed for Firefighters Going to Wrong Address
Firefighters were sent to the wrong address for a house fire Friday night, going to a Rockville address instead of where they should have gone in Wheaton, about 10 miles… Read More
Elrich and Katz to Hold Second Business Forum Dec 9
County officials continue to work to improve the business climate in Montgomery County through the Benchmarking to Be the Best for Business initiative. County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President… Read More
Local Life Savers Honored During Awards Ceremony
The Emergency Medical and Integrated Healthcare Services Awards Ceremony was a chance to acknowledge the heroic actions of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services personnel and community members for assisting… Read More
Hucker Wants to Install Cameras to Catch Distracted Drivers
Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker wants the Maryland General Assembly to pass a bill that would install road cameras to film and catch distracted drivers in the county. Sen. Jeff… Read More
Donated Stuffed Animals to Help Kids In Traumatic Situations
70 soft, snuggly animals will be provided to children at the Family Justice Center and to other children that Montgomery Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Montgomery County Police Department Officers interact… Read More