The Montgomery County Council and several committees are scheduled to meet on Monday, January 26, with residents advised to check for possible schedule changes due to a winter storm warning.
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Montgomery County activated the Department of Transportation’s Storm Operations Center at 9 pm Saturday, January 24, as a winter storm moved through the region, with crews beginning to plow primary roads at 4 am using more than 500 pieces of equipment and continuing operations throughout the day as snowfall is expected to taper off by early afternoon.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old.
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Montgomery County Public Schools announced that all MCPS-sponsored activities may continue today but are expected to conclude by 9 pm due to anticipated winter weather. All MCPS-sponsored activities and community use of school facilities are canceled for Sunday, January 25, as significant snowfall is expected to create hazardous travel conditions. (more…)
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office has identified the man who died following a police response in Silver Spring last month, along with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers involved, as an independent investigation into the incident continues. MCPD had issued a statement in response to the AG’s office investigation.
A Silver Spring man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of peeping tom and indecent exposure incidents in Gaithersburg and surrounding areas, with detectives warning there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.
The Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has completed its investigation into the fatal collision involving a Montgomery County Public Schools bus and an 11-year-old girl.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is inviting residents, community groups, and stakeholders to a public forum on data centers from 7 to 9 pm on Tuesday, February 3, at the Leggett Executive Office Building in Rockville, with both in person and virtual participation available.
Montgomery County Public Schools has announced the continuation of its internationally recognized Pickleball Diplomacy initiative in 2026, with two major cultural exchanges aimed at strengthening educational and people to people connections between the United States and China.
Montgomery County Councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink introduced two bills on Tuesday, January 20, addressing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the county and held a joint press conference with fellow councilmembers, community members, and advocacy organizations.
Montgomery County has extended the Extreme Cold Alert until 3pm on Friday, January 23. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)