Written by Susan Soderberg of the Germantown Historical Society
When standing at the Germantown Library or BlackRock Center for the Arts, ever wonder what was there before Germantown Town Center was Germantown Town Center?
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A pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver on Friday evening near North Frederick Avenue (Rt. 355) and Professional Drive in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Police.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed Montgomery County Public Schools’ estimated $3 billion maintenance backlog in his latest weekly update, attributing the growing need to years of prioritizing school capacity projects over renovations and upkeep.
Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were dispatched at approximately 8:04pm to the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Hewitt Avenue for a report of a pedestrian struck.
Montgomery County has taken another major step toward advancing the long-planned VIVA White Oak development, with officials ceremonially signing legislation authorizing up to $420 million in bonds to support infrastructure for the estimated $2.7 billion project. (more…)
Montgomery County Police shared an overview of select reported calls for service from Thursday, August 27. The summary does not reflect every call handled by the department that day.
Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to Veirs Mill Road and Randolph Road at approximately 11:18am Friday for a collision involving a Metrobus and two other vehicles.
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Update to remove the previous photo caption that incorrectly stated the arrest took place at White Oak Medical Center
Takoma Park Police have arrested Richard Emmanuel Williams, 21, of Silver Spring, on charges of second-degree rape, fourth-degree sex offense, first- and second-degree assault and false imprisonment.
The Montgomery County Police Department shared an overview of reported calls for service from Wednesday, August 26. The summary does not reflect every call received that day.
The Montgomery County Department of Police shared an overview of reported calls for service from August 25, 2026. The summary does not reflect every call for service received that day.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland has named Sharief Hashim its new Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, effective October 5.