The Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Native Plant Protection Act, legislation introduced by Evan Glass to promote sustainable landscaping and protect native ecosystems.
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A fatal crash involving a motorcycle has shut down a portion of Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase Tuesday morning.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is set to return to Gaithersburg from August 14-22, bringing nine days of rides, food, competitions, and high-energy entertainment to one of the county’s most anticipated annual events.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, April 7 starting at 9 am with proclamations recognizing Fair Housing Month, National Public Health Week, Minority Health Month, and Arab American Heritage Month, followed by a legislative session where members are expected to vote on several bills addressing invasive plants, minimum wage reporting requirements, agricultural building exemptions, and updates to the Arts and Humanities Council .
Montgomery County police are warning residents about a rise in “distraction thefts” targeting senior citizens in shopping centers and grocery store parking lots.
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open registration on Sunday, April 12, for its annual limited-availability whiskey lotteries, giving eligible residents a chance to purchase rare and highly sought-after bottles.
4th District officers responded at approximately 2:50pm to the 12210 block of Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton (4th District, Wheaton), near the intersection of Veirs Mill Rd. and Randolph Rd., for the report of an attempted stabbing. No injuries have been reported, and no suspect is in custody.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening on East West Highway in Silver Spring (3rd District – Silver Spring).
Montgomery County Police released a summary of reported calls for service from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5, highlighting a range of incidents across the county including multiple auto thefts, burglaries, assaults, and an arson at a school.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Major Crimes Division and Fire Explosive Investigators with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service are investigating a death following a house fire Friday morning in Chevy Chase.
A student-led Montgomery County-based nonprofit is quickly making an impact across the region, collecting and distributing hundreds of pairs of shoes to students and families in need just weeks after launching. Lift Every Step, founded by Brianna Frank and her brother Brandon, is a registered 501(c)(3) organization focused on increasing access to essential footwear throughout the DMV. What started out of a garage in Montgomery County has rapidly grown into a community-driven effort with donation sites and partnerships across the area.