Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) have successfully apprehended suspects involved in a series of residential burglaries. District 2 (Bethesda) Commander, Captain Amy Daum, recently extended her gratitude towards Officer Weber and Officer Blow for their exceptional efforts in bringing the suspects to justice.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, July 7, 2025, in Derwood.
The dark days are almost behind us. The sun’s setting a little earlier, the pads are coming out of the storage bins, and footballs are starting to fly through humid summer air. It won’t be long now—conditioning, then scrimmages, and then, before you know it, September 5th will roll around and with it the glorious return of MoCo football. (more…)
We’re exactly one month away from the return of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, which kicks off on Friday, August 8 and runs through Saturday, August 16. This will mark the 76th annual fair. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) recently shared information regarding the county’s Flood Sensor Partnership– a cooperative effort among County agencies responsible for various aspects of Public Safety, Storm Event Preparedness and Response, and Emergency Management, along with the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to install 35 next generation IoT flood sensors in flood-prone areas of the County. The flood sensors are manufactured by Intellisense and detect rising flood water levels during storm events to send early flood warnings to officials based on real-time monitoring. Additional information below, per Montgomery County:
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 8 at 1:30 p.m. to hold 10 public hearings on legislative measures, including proposals on day care and child care tax credits, forest conservation, labor peace agreements, and tax incentives for affordable housing, and will also introduce a resolution supporting 14 early voting centers for the 2026 elections.
The Blair Witch Project was released in July 1999, marking the first installment of the now-famous Blair Witch franchise. Did you know the cult horror film was primarily shot right here in Montgomery County?
Board of Education President Julie Yang has announced her candidacy for County Council District 1, highlighting her experience in public service and plans to focus on education, economic growth, and community support while participating in the county’s public financing program. (more…)
Montgomery County has activated an Extreme Heat Alert for Monday, 7/7 from 12 pm to 6 pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95ºF. Stay hydrated and take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illness. (more…)
Montgomery County’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers took effect on July 1, 2025, following legislation passed to address concerns related to noise, emissions, and health impacts. The law prohibits the use of handheld, backpack, and walk-behind gas-powered blowers and vacuums on private and commercial properties, as well as by local government agencies. Violations of the ban carry a $500 fine. (more…)
On July 7, 2025, Montgomery County Council committees will review topics including police radio encryption, the implementation of the consent search policy, proposed updates to alarm system regulations, and a report on street classification and the master planning process.