Montgomery County Offering Free Rabies Vaccinations
Montgomery County Animal Services will be offering free rabies clinics every Wednesday from 1-5PM at their shelter located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood. These services are by appointment only. Full details from montgomerycountymd.gov below:
Updated Vaccine Priority Groups in MoCo
Montgomery County provided an update on vaccine priority groups today.
Firefighters Stop Using Lights and Sirens on Some Calls
In early 2020, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Ambulances began responding to lower-priority medical calls without lights and sirens, and now Montgomery County Firefighters are doing the same.
New ‘Ghost Bike’ Memorial Honors Bicyclist Killed in MacArthur Blvd Crash
Montgomery County Releases Top 10 Selling Beer, Wine, and Spirit Lists
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UPDATED to reflect the man has died.
Around 6:11 PM Sunday, Montgomery County and Gaithersburg City Police Officers responded to the area of 14 South Frederick Avenue for a reported shooting.
Montgomery County Humane Society Holding Two Food Distribution Events
The MCHS will be holding food distribution events on Tuesday, January 12th and Thursday, January 14th from 12-2PM at their rescue located at 601 S. Stonestreet Avenue in Rockville.
Armed Suspect Dead After Gaithersburg Police Chase and Shooting
Around 5:50PM Friday, the Gaithersburg City Police Street Crimes Unit was conducting surveillance on a reported armed suspect. When Officers approached the suspect, he fled across South Frederick Avenue near Cedar Avenue in Gaithersburg.
MoCo Tip Challenge Raises $10,000 for Struggling Restaurant Workers
The Moco Tip Challenge Facebook group was created by two Gaithersburg friends to help Montgomery County restaurant employees during the pandemic.
Silver Spring Church Building Listed For Sale
The building that houses the Silver Spring Day School (former home of Marvin Memorial UMC), located at 33 University Blvd E in Silver Spring, has been listed for sale.
Takoma Park resident Peter Franchot to run for Governor
Franchot has held statewide office in Maryland since 2007, when he was first elected as Maryland’s Comptroller. Previously, Franchot represented District 20 (part of Montgomery County) in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1986 through 2006.