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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.

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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.

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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…)

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.

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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.

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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…)

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional information regarding a homicide that occurred Friday in Silver Spring. (more…)