Alert Montgomery issued the following on Tuesday, December 31: “A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday, 1/1. Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph. Wind gusts of this magnitude will make driving high profile vehicle difficult, and cause loose outdoor objects to be blown around. Secure loose outdoor objects to prevent property damage.” (more…)
White’s Ferry, a historic Potomac River crossing, has been closed since December 2020 due to a dispute with Virginia’s Rockland Farm over landing rights. While efforts to resolve the issue […]
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) is reminding residents that all fireworks are illegal in Montgomery County, MD.
On New Year’s Eve, MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer took to Twitter to emphasize the message, stating: “Do What’s Right – Don’t Ignite.”
Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) is bringing its “upgraded retail concept,” Oak Barrel & Vine, to Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd.).
The Montgonion, Montgomery County’s satirical news site, is marking two years of parodying local events with headlines like “MCPS to Hire 2,800 Bathroom Attendants” and viral stunts such as installing a fake mall banner in Glenmont. Frequently poking fun at The MoCo Show and other county happenings, the site has built a dedicated audience while blending humor with elements of reality. (more…)
Update from MCPD can be found here.
The intersection of Potomac Tennis Lane and Falls Road in Potomac is closed as the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is on the scene for a person in distress.
37-year-old Michelle Gogan of Burtonsville tragically was hit and killed by a driver in the parking lot of the Giant Food store located on the 15600 block of Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville (Burtonsville Town Town Square) on Thursday. The community is raising funds toward funeral and burial expenses, memorial services, and other costs associated with celebrating Michelle’s life.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host its 45th Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing on Saturday, Jan. 25, at The Universities at Shady Grove, featuring the theme “EMPOW(HER): Breaking Barriers to Success,” with keynote panels, breakout sessions, and workshops aimed at empowering women and girls, fostering gender equality, and inspiring leadership. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2024 in Burtonsville.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a police-involved in-custody death that occurred after a disturbance in Gaithersburg on December 24, 2024, where a man became unconscious and later died at the hospital. (more…)