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.
Montgomery County Police have released a summary of reported incidents from April 17, 2026, outlining several crimes across multiple districts.
Walt Whitman High School principal Gregory Miller issued a letter to the school community Friday addressing a reported threat that prompted an increased police presence and changes to the school day.
Officers from the 4th District and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service responded to a reported stabbing in the 4300 block of Randolph Road (near the intersection of Randolph Rd and Veirs Mill Rd.) at approximately 6:02pm.
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) has announced Danny Chavez as its new Vice President of Business Development, with a start date of May 4, 2026.
Montgomery County police reported several incidents across multiple districts on April 15, 2026, including school-related threats, auto thefts, and a road rage incident involving a firearm.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet on Thursday, April 16 to review a wide range of Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets, including funding for multiple government offices, non-departmental accounts, and major agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services, WSSC Water, and the Office of Management and Budget.