Montgomery County isn’t known for its skyscrapers, and while Baltimore boasts the 23 tallest buildings in Maryland, Montgomery County is home to the 24th and 25th tallest structures in the state. In this article, we examine the three tallest buildings in Montgomery County. Notably, the county’s two highest buildings were constructed within the last five years, surpassing the building now ranked third in height.

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a townhouse fire in the 13100 block of Diamond Hill Court, off Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown, on Sunday afternoon. The fire originated from a malfunctioning exterior air conditioning unit and spread up the vinyl siding into the second floor and roof of the end-of-row two-story townhouse. (more…)


Karen Potts, a rising athletic talent from North Potomac, Maryland, has made a name for herself not only in collegiate sports but also on the demanding obstacle courses of American Ninja Warrior (video below). Currently a rising junior at Case Western Reserve University, Potts’s journey showcases dedication, strength, and a passion for competition.

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Desmin Wade has been named the General Manager and assistant coach at Grambling State following an impressive tenure at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring. At Blake, he compiled a staggering 91-35 record over five years, guiding the program to four Division Championships, one County Championship, and five Regional Championship appearances.

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Vinny Cerrato led the Washington Redskins’ personnel department throughout the 2000s as their de facto general manager before parting ways with the team permanently in 2009. Charlie Cerrato, Vinny’s son, was just drafted in the second of the NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Westfield Wheaton Mall will unveil an exciting pop-up photo adventure for fans of dinosaurs and blockbuster movies. The Immersive Jurassic Park Jungle Photo Experience will be set up in the Upper Center Court and offers visitors the chance to step into a world where dinosaurs once roamed from June 30th until July 9th.

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Metro has announce led the launch of its new bus network, the first comprehensive overhaul of the Metrobus system since 1973, on Sunday, June 29. “This transformative initiative will deliver more frequent, reliable, and user-friendly bus service to communities across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, aligning with the region’s evolving travel needs.” This coincides with The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) launch of its major overhaul of the Ride On bus system.

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