A vehicle fire early Wednesday morning in the Veirs Mill Village area in Wheaton was linked to a scooter with a lithium battery stored in the trunk, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Pete Piringer. (more…)
A Cold Emergency Alert has been extended for Montgomery County through Tuesday, February 3 at 12 pm, with wind chill values expected to remain below 20 degrees and conditions that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Beer Trade Co., a craft beer concept founded by Montgomery County native Chris Sanchez in Florida, is aiming for a spring 2026 opening in Laytonsville, bringing a laid back, honor based beer experience back home.
Montgomery County Council committees are scheduled to meet January 28 through January 30 to review a range of issues, including supplemental funding for a proposed Public Safety Joint Operations Center, immigrant protection legislation, the creation of the Viva White Oak Development District, and an overview of the Fiscal Year 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the Lower Bills and Local Power Act as part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2026 legislative agenda, outlining proposals intended to reduce energy costs and improve grid reliability statewide.
FOX 5 DC is launching a new weekday lifestyle program hosted by longtime anchor Marissa Mitchell.
The Washington Spirit has released its initial 2026 preseason roster, the club announced today. The current roster features four goalkeepers, ten defenders, six midfielders and eight forwards. The Spirit will […]
Montgomery County Public Schools is renewing its focus on academic achievement following the release of new graduation data from the Maryland State Department of Education that shows a decline in the district’s four-year cohort graduation rate for the Class of 2025.
Three Clarksburg middle schoolers turned a snow day into a community-wide effort, spending hours helping neighbors dig out after the recent winter storm and earning praise across social media for their work ethic, teamwork, and kindness.
The National Weather Service is closely monitoring the potential for a significant coastal storm this weekend, though confidence remains low on whether it will meaningfully impact central Maryland.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), a local nonprofit, announced that it will again offer free rides during Super Bowl weekend to help reduce impaired driving across the Washington metropolitan […]