MCFRS

The Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) warns it may lose 24/7 emergency coverage if Montgomery County removes all career staff under a proposed budget cut, citing a lack of volunteers to provide full-time service. The County Council is scheduled to vote on the issue on Wednesday, May 7. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

Michael Peter Sherman, a pre-school teacher from Rockville was among eight men arrested by The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), in collaboration with the Northern Virginia Washington DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NOVA-DC ICAC), after concluding an internet chat operation during the week of April 21, 2025 that resulted in detectives obtaining charges on eight adult males who were trying to use the internet to exploit children in Loudoun County.

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MCDOT

Montgomery County officials are urging residents to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly by planning ahead and using safe ride options such as SoberRide, Ride On bus service, and other transportation resources. Enhanced police patrols will be in effect on May 5 to deter impaired driving. (more…)