The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County from 6am Tuesday, May 13 until 6am Wednesday May, 14. (more…)
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In alignment with the Year of the Coach initiative, MCPS Athletics and the Student-Athlete Leadership Council are proud to announce the recipients of the Spring Coach of the Year awards.
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The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on May 13 to consider the County Executive’s proposal to increase the County income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% for Tax Year 2025.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created for the family of 5-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer, who was severely injured in an accident involving a lawn mower that occurred on Saturday in Olney. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared that it’s investigating a shooting that occurred on the 20000 block of Beaconfield Terrace in Germantown on Sunday night.
Rugby fans in the D.C. region have a reason to cheer even louder this summer: several standout players from Old Glory DC, the DMV’s own professional rugby team, will represent the United States as USA Rugby Eagles in a major international showdown. On July 19, 2025, Audi Field in Washington, D.C., will host a historic double-header featuring the USA Men’s National Team against England, followed by the USA Women’s Team squaring off with Fiji. This match is part of England’s summer tour and serves as a key opportunity to showcase American talent ahead of the U.S.’s hosting of the 2031 Rugby World Cup. (more…)
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Students from Watkins Mill High School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School won top honors in the 2024–25 Keeping it Safe Coalition video contest, which encourages youth to raise awareness about underage alcohol use through 30-second public service announcements.
The Montgomery County Council will commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 13 by honoring local community members for their contributions in public safety, community service, and entrepreneurship. (more…)
Montgomery County has proposed its first-ever Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan to help fund infrastructure for the $2.8 billion Viva White Oak development, a large-scale mixed-use project in East County expected to bring thousands of jobs, housing units, and new public amenities.
This year, Butler’s Orchard (22222 Davis Mill Rd.), a family-owned farm in Germantown, Maryland, is celebrating its 75th anniversary of “being the source for farm-fresh produce, memorable family experiences, and sustainable farming in the heart of Montgomery County.”
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that seven individuals have been indicted for alleged involvement in two organized groups linked to a series of armed robberies, attempted robberies, and other crimes targeting bank customers across multiple Maryland counties from August 2023 to July 2024. Authorities say the investigation uncovered a pattern of incidents involving firearms and the use of force, resulting in the theft of over $155,000. (more…)