Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Department of the Environment have filed a lawsuit against DC Water seeking penalties and damages related to a January 19, 2026 sewer rupture that released an estimated 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River and nearby tributaries over eight days.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County for Tuesday, April 21 from 1am until 8am, as wind chill values are expected to fall below 32 degrees. Officials are urging residents to dress in layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take precautions if they must spend extended periods outside. (more…)
The 2026 class of the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) will be honored this Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Doors open at 2pm with the ceremony at 3pm. Attendance is free, and food will be served from 2-3pm.
Montgomery County police are reporting a range of incidents across the county over the weekend of April 17 through April 19, including school threats, multiple auto thefts, a robbery, and several assault-related cases.
On Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich responded to a budget proposal from Council President Natali Fani-González, expressing concern about potential changes to taxes and county programs. Elrich said the proposal could lead to higher property taxes for many homeowners, particularly those with homes valued under $1,090,000, due to the elimination of the Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC). He also raised concerns about the proposed removal of the Working Families Income Supplement, suggesting it could negatively impact low-income residents despite a proposed income tax reduction for some households. (more…)
The Montgomery County Board of Elections is seeking registered voters to serve as election judges during Early Voting from June 11 through June 18, 2026, and on Primary Election Day, June 23, 2026.
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Central and Southeast Montgomery from Monday, April 20, at 10:00 pm through Tuesday, April 21, at 10:00 am, with conditions that could damage crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing. (more…)
Montgomery County is preparing to launch a redesigned version of its official website on Monday, April 20, with a focus on making information easier to find and improving the overall user experience.
Updated with additional information from MCPD
A 3-year-old girl has died following a reported drowning in Potomac on Saturday evening, according to Montgomery County police.
Montgomery County police are advising drivers to avoid northbound Georgia Avenue near Windham Lane in Wheaton following a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance Saturday afternoon.
The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee unanimously passed Bill 5-26, known as the Unmask ICE Act, which would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the county, with limited exceptions.