Flags Fly at Half-Staff on Patriot Day
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States flag and Maryland State flag flown at half-staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from sunrise to sunset. This is in honor of… Read More
Government
New Bill Requires Air Conditioning for All Rental Units in the County
Many Montgomery County residents who rent older and more affordable housing units do not have access to consistent air conditioning according to officials. Well, County Councilmembers plan to do something… Read More
Montgomery Council Considers Enhanced Security
Montgomery County Councilmembers are considering a step up in security because of messages they’ve received since several men, who are in the country illegally, have been charged with sex crimes.… Read More
Over a Thousand MCPS Students Still Need Vaccinations; Deadline is Sept. 23
About 1,100 MCPS students in 7th through 12th grades are not compliant with Maryland immunization requirements. All Maryland school students in the 7th through 12th grades must show proof of… Read More
Rockville Rally Supporting ICE Set for Friday
A group calling itself the Concerned Citizens Coalition of Montgomery County is holding a rally Friday to support federal immigration agents in downtown Rockville. WMAL’s Larry O’Connor and conservative talk… 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
Wheaton Celebra la Gran Inauguración de su Nueva Biblioteca
La Biblioteca de Wheaton celebró su gran apertura con una ceremonia de inauguración el domingo 8 de septiembre a las 2 p.m. El condado planeó varios eventos para el fin… 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
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
Governor Says First Part of Purple Line is Installed
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday that the first part of the Purple Line has been laid. “In Maryland we are proud to be setting an example for the rest… Read More
Council’s Rape Statement Fires Back at Trump, Neo-Nazis
The Montgomery County Council released a statement Thursday night expressing their commitment to an inclusive community and condemning a series of rapes over the last month. The council also vilified… Read More
Gov. Hogan Deploys Hurricane Rescue Team to North Carolina
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan sent the Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (MD-HART) to North Carolina Thursday to help with Hurricane Dorian rescues and relief, he said in a press release. … Read More