A 24-year-old has been arrested for his involvement in a November 2023 homicide. Jose Ramon Ventura, who has no known address, is charged with accessory after the fact for driving and transporting two individuals believed to be responsible for the shooting death of 20-year-old Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr.
Due to the Heat Emergency Alert all Montgomery County Recreation outdoor programs and activities are cancelled this weekend, Saturday June 22 and Sunday, June 23. All Montgomery County Recreation indoor activities located in Montgomery County Public School facilities are also cancelled.
Per the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: “Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Friday, 6/21 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95 degrees. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses.
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) has introduced an automated system for permitting applications, aimed at speeding up the approval process for residential rooftop solar installations. (more…)
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Watch from 12 pm to 8 pm for Saturday, June 22. (more…)
Montgomery County issued the following news release on Thursday, June 20:
Montgomery History will host“The Full Spectrum: Uncovering LGBTQ+ Heritage in Montgomery County,” a free online presentation beginning June 24.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) will hold an on-site application event at the Montgomery County’s Public Safety Training Academy in Gaithersburg on Saturday, June 29.
Per the news release: “The Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service (MCFRS) application process is now open for those interested in career as a Firefighter/Rescuer I. The online application process will close on July 10. However; applicants can attend a special On-Site Application Event from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, June 29, in Gaithersburg.
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA, teacher’s union) is calling on upcoming MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor to join them in asking for a $10 million special appropriation from the Montgomery County Council.
The Offices of Councilmembers Natali Fani-González and Will Jawando issued the following news release on Tuesday, June 18:
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the Montgomery County Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Assistant Chief Marc Yamada to serve as the new chief of the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).