Our Neighborhood Deli, which opened in October 2024 at 240 Main St. in Gaithersburg, has permanently closed. (more…)
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Montgomery County Police 2nd District officers were dispatched at approximately 11:31 a.m. on Monday, January 5, to Walt Whitman High School at 7100 Whittier Boulevard in Bethesda after a student allegedly assaulted a staff member, according to Fox 5’s Allison Papson. (more…)
Ten years after the passing of Dr. George B. Thomas, Sr., his legacy is being remembered once again across Montgomery County. On Tuesday, MCPS Physical Education Supervisor Dr. Cara Grant shared a video originally produced by MCPS in 2016, the year Dr. Thomas passed away, honoring the founder of the Saturday School program and highlighting the lasting impact of his life’s work. For thousands of students and families, Dr. Thomas’ influence was not abstract or symbolic. It was personal, practical, and life changing.
The original .44-caliber bullet that fatally wounded President Abraham Lincoln after he was shot at Ford’s Theatre is on public display in Montgomery County.
There are more than 400 high schools in Maryland (public and private). Below are the 25 largest in Maryland by enrollment as we head into the new year. The statistics come from the 2026 Niche list of the largest schools in Maryland obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, representing the most recent data available, as self-reported by the schools.
Robert Burton is officially back on local television, joining FOX 5’s lineup in a move announced Tuesday morning on Good Day DC. The on-air reveal comes about a year and a half after Burton exited WJLA in July 2024 to spend more time with his family.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in an assault on a child at the Dave & Buster’s on the 8600 block of Colesville Road in Silver Spring. (more…)
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Montgomery County has seen multiple accidents across the region this morning as light snow and very cold temperatures created hazardous travel conditions. MCFRS is warning drivers that the combination of snow and frigid pavement temperatures is making roads slick and icy, stating: “ATTENTION: SOME SNOW & VERY COLD TEMPERATURES WILL RESULT IN TREACHEROUS TRAVEL FOR THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE… the combo of light snow and very cold temps may result in treacherous travel Friday morning. The morning commute may be impacted, with slick and icy roads and sidewalks expected.” Officials urge drivers to slow down, allow extra travel time, and use extreme caution. Below is a list of collisions reported by Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer between 7-8am. (more…)
Rockville City Police reported during a Nov. 17 public safety work session that improved staffing, recruitment, and community engagement have contributed to reductions in several crime categories, including assaults and motor vehicle thefts.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet on Dec. 1 to receive an update from the Advisory Commission on Policing and to review several zoning and landlord-tenant measures, including increased eviction notification requirements and the creation of a new University Boulevard Overlay Zone.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking 20 to 30 high school students to serve as Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors, a program that teaches teens leadership and outreach skills to support community traffic-safety initiatives. (more…)