Montgomery County is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected to create slippery road conditions and possible ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch. County officials urge residents to stay informed, report power outages, and track snow removal efforts through the MCDOT Snow Information Portal and Alert Montgomery
Montgomery County government has provided an update on bird flu, advising residents to stay informed about the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which recently impacted a local backyard chicken flock, and to take necessary precautions when encountering sick or dead birds. Full news release below: (more…)
Maryland-National Capital Park Police (Montgomery County Division) announced that on January 23, 2025, they responded to a crash on Beach Drive and Cedar Lane, where the driver was found in possession of a large quantity of suspected crack cocaine and charged with DUI, possession of CDS, and intent to distribute. (more…)
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire at Odend Hal Avenue and Royal Bonnet Circle in Gaithersburg on Friday afternoon. (more…)
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
Written by Serena Bolliger in Montgomery Planning’s The Third Place Blog. Republished with permission.
As you travel east on University Boulevard from downtown Wheaton, past the commercial strips and gas stations, you’ll encounter a Georgian Revival brick house with imposing chimneys. This simple but elegant home, with its symmetrical design and matching bay windows, stands in stark contrast to the modernist Art Deco WSJV Transmitter across the street and the post-WWII Ranch and Split-Level houses scattered throughout the nearby neighborhoods. The historic house was the home of Romeo and Elsie Horad. Built on Elsie’s ancestral land, the house stands as a testament to the achievements of the Websters, Sewells, and Horads who worked tirelessly to improve conditions for African American residents throughout Montgomery County and Washington, DC.
The Montgomery County has released surveillance footage of suspects wanted in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on December 23, 2024, in the 11400 block of Stewart Lane in Silver Spring. (more…)
A Washington, D.C. man was convicted in Montgomery County Circuit Court of first-degree child abuse resulting in death and second-degree murder for the abuse and death of his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son, with sentencing scheduled for June 13, 2025, where he faces life in prison plus 65 years. (more…)
A Montgomery Village man and Game of Thrones fan won a $50,000 top prize from a $5 scratch-off ticket recently purchased at Goshen Plaza Beer & Wine. Full story below courtesy MDLottery: (more…)
The Winter Weather Advisory previously issued for parts of the area has expanded to now include DC, additional parts of central Maryland (including all of Montgomery County), and additional portions of central and northern Virginia. The advisory runs from noon Saturday until midnight or until 7pm depending on your location.
The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with The Peterson Companies and Rio Lakefront, will be hosting the 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at rio, located at Rio Boulevard and Grand Corner Avenue.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from noon Saturday until midnight Saturday night for portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland and northern Virginia (including NW Montgomery County).