The FDA, Vaping, and You
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Since 2009, FDA has regulated… Read More
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Olney Village Fire Displaces Two Families, Injures Firefighter
Several people were injured Tuesday morning in a 2 a.m. fire at two houses in the Olney Village neighborhood in the Brookeville area. Pete Piringer, the spokesperson for Montgomery County… Read More
Chevy Chase Village Board Votes to Disestablish Dog Park
The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers voted to disestablish the dog park at Brookville Road Park, making a lot of residents barking mad. It was standing room only at… Read More
Child Injured After Falling From Apartment Building in Takoma Park
A child has fallen from an upper floor apartment building in Takoma Park, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services. Piringer tweeted that a rescue… Read More
Montgomery Talks: Bishop Leila Ortiz
Bishop Leila Ortiz, who leads the Metro DC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, doesn’t shy away from saying it’s unusual for a Latina to lead 35,000 Lutherans… Read More
Gaithersburg Woman Wins $100,000 With One Scratch-off Play
A Gaithersburg woman claimed a $100,000 scratch-off prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters recently. The Gaithersburg resident decided to play just one $10 scratch-off while shopping last week. As luck would… Read More
Raskin to Host Gun Safety Rally Tuesday in Silver Spring
On Tuesday evening at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) will host a vigil to remember gun violence victims and a rally to demand gun safety action.… Read More
Near Miss Videos From County School Bus Enforcement Cameras Released
Police have made it clear that passing a stopped MCPS school bus while it’s loading and unloading students is against the law. New this year, all county school buses are… Read More
Vigil For Hoggle Children Marks Grim 5th Year Anniversary
The family of Sarah and Jacob Hoggle held a vigil Saturday night, marking the fifth year since the children disappeared. Their mother, Catherine Hoggle, has been charged in their deaths,… Read More
Wheaton Celebrates Grand Opening of Highly Anticipated New Library and Recreation Center
The Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m. The county planned several events for the grand opening weekend… Read More
Maryland Ranked Eighth Happiest State in U.S.
There’s a new study that looks at happiness in states across the country, and Maryland, you’ll be happy to know, ranks eighth. Last year, Maryland was ranked seventh. The finance… Read More
Police Search for Suspect Following Early Morning Stolen Car Pursuit
Montgomery County police are searching for a suspect on foot following a car chase that ended in a crash. This happened in the area of the Beltway (I 495) and… Read More