Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor presented his recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Operating Budget, continuing what was described as a “multi-year corrective approach designed to restore academic excellence, strengthen direct school support, and ensure fiscal responsibility.”
Montgomery County police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in the Calverton area.
Montgomery County police arrested a 17-year-old in Germantown on Tuesday after locating the suspect in connection with a robbery and auto theft investigation and recovering a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a reported shooting around 4:51 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, in the area of Lost Knife Road and Odendhal Avenue in Gaithersburg. (more…)
After more than a decade serving the Gaithersburg community, Ted’s Montana Grill has announced it will permanently close its Downtown Crown location next month, citing the end of its lease.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service will hold a news conference this weekend to honor the life of Melanie Diaz and highlight major advancements in high-rise fire safety made since the deadly 2023 fire at the Arrive Apartments in Silver Spring.
Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert from 1am until 9am on Thursday, December 18. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general are urging Meta to more strictly enforce its advertising policies on Instagram and Facebook, citing concerns over pharmaceutical and weight loss ads that use misleading claims and AI-generated content.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3rd District Holiday Crime Suppression Task Force officers arrested an adult male in Silver Spring on December 17 after recovering a stolen vehicle during a theft investigation at a Target store on Cherry Hill Road. (more…)
Sheetz announced it will offer one free self-serve coffee from Christmas Eve, December 24, through New Year’s Day, January 1, at all 800-plus locations, with the offer redeemable through the Sheetz app.
Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened, or are set to open in Germantown, MD: