The first McDonald’s in Montgomery County opened on January 6, 1960, marking the arrival of the fast-food chain locally during its earliest years of expansion. The restaurant was located on the 1300 block of Rockville Pike, near where Best Buy stands today. A newer McDonald’s still operates at that same location.
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) announced the selection of SRI International to develop a new countywide Economic Development Strategic Plan for Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González has added a briefing on Winter Storm and Snow Operations to the County Council’s agenda for Tuesday, February 3, at 1:30 pm.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for Montgomery County until 11am Friday, January 30, with a second advisory scheduled from 8pm Friday through 11 am Saturday, January 31, according to the National Weather Service. (more…)
Montgomery County Police are warning residents to be cautious after an increase in reports involving the “one-ring scam,” a phone scam that can result in unexpected charges or fraud. Similar warnings have been issued across Maryland and beyond.
The Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District reported significant results following its Holiday Crime Suppression Task Force, which operated from December 2025 through January 2026 in Downtown Silver Spring and nearby areas.
Montgomery County ended its snow emergency declaration at 7 am on Thursday, January 29, after it had been in effect since the evening of Saturday, January 24.
Montgomery County has paused enforcement of sidewalk snow-clearing requirements until Monday, February 2, after sustained freezing temperatures left many sidewalks icy and difficult to clear.
Excavation is underway to access a damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer line that collapsed January 19 along Clara Barton Parkway near the I-495 interchange and the C & O Canal National Historical Park in Montgomery County.
A young man from Montgomery County 19 is sharing how an unexpected setback on the baseball field redirected his path into biotechnology manufacturing and an apprenticeship success story.
A Cold Emergency Alert has been extended for Montgomery County through Tuesday, February 3 at 12 pm, with wind chill values expected to remain below 20 degrees and conditions that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia with prolonged exposure.