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Published January 12, 2024 at 9:53PM

Statement From the Montgomery County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Regarding Three Recent Unrelated Deaths of Incarcerated Individuals

Published January 12, 2024 at 6:08PM

Per Montgomery County: “The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) has experienced three unrelated deaths of incarcerated individuals within a very short period. First and foremost, we extend our condolences to the families on their loss. The following is a brief synopsis of each these incidents with preliminary information based on the facts that we know at this time.

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Highlights Accomplishments in ‘2023 Year in Review’ Video

Published January 12, 2024 at 5:52PM

Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released its “2023 Year in Review” video showcasing a year of dedication, progress and environmental stewardship. (more…)

13 Roads Closed in Montgomery County Due to Rain on Tuesday; More Rain Expected Tonight

Published January 12, 2024 at 5:13PM

Photo courtesy of Takoma Park Police

The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) has shared that there were 13 road closures during the storm this past Tuesday, with additional storms coming this evening.

Wootton High School Cleared After Evacuation Due to Bomb Threat on Friday Afternoon

Published January 12, 2024 at 2:32PM | Updated January 12, 2024 at 3:44PM

Grammy Award-Nominated ‘Sweet Honey In The Rock’ to Headline Montgomery County’s 29th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Celebration

Published January 12, 2024 at 10:59AM

Courtesy Sweet Honey in the Rock on Facebook

Per Montgomery County: “Sweet Honey In The Rock, the internationally acclaimed and three-time Grammy Award-nominated performance ensemble rooted in African American history and culture, will perform at Montgomery County’s 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr birthday and celebration at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. The County will commemorate the group’s 50th anniversary with a proclamation. Several members of the group are Montgomery County residents. (more…)

MoCo High School Sports Scores for Jan 11, 2024

Published January 12, 2024 at 8:35AM

Commission for Women to Host 44th Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing on Sunday, Jan. 28, with Theme of ‘Collaborating for Justice and Equality’

Published January 11, 2024 at 2:03PM

Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host its 44th annual Women’s Legislative Briefing (WLB) at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, at The Universities at Shady […]

Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on Monday, Jan. 15

Published January 11, 2024 at 1:46PM | Updated January 11, 2024 at 2:12PM

Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have holiday schedule and program changes for the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 15. (more…)

MoCo High School Sports Scores for Jan 10, 2024

Published January 11, 2024 at 8:26AM

MoCo High School Sports Scores for Jan 10, 2024:

Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Launches Third Cohort of the S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council Focused on FY25 Budget

Published January 10, 2024 at 4:52PM

From the Office of Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles: “A new year is upon us, and Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles is building off the success of her S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council by launching a winter/spring cohort focused on the FY25 budget.