With National Prevention Week around the corner and the number of annual drug overdose deaths in the U.S. reaching more than 80,670, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Biggest Drug Problems, with Maryland coming in ranked 45th overall (“7th smallest drug problem).
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a report of smoke coming from the roof of a single‐family home in the 22700 block of Frederick Road in Clarksburg on Tuesday morning. The fire is now being investigated as arson, with over $100k in damage.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire that has led to the evacuation of an apartment building in Montgomery Village on Tuesday night.
Maryland resident Pat Sajak is gearing up for his final spin as the host of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Although Sajak stepped down from his long-time role on Wheel of Fortune in June 2024, he will return to lead episodes of the spinoff series one last time, starting this Wednesday, April 30th.
The Montgomery County Police Department has released additional information regarding a fatal pedestrian-collision that occurred on Thursday, April 24, in Rockville. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to significantly reduce AmeriCorps’ workforce and funding, arguing it unlawfully undermines federally authorized community service programs.
A Maryland man was sentenced to 18 months in jail and ordered to pay $40,000 in restitution for his role in a gold bar scam targeting an elderly victim in Montgomery County. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Asian American Health Initiative and Office of Community Partnerships will host the fourth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Sunday, May 4, at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown. The event will feature cultural performances, health services, food vendors, and family-friendly activities to honor AAPI contributions and address ongoing inequities. (more…)
Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.), a dedicated nonprofit committed to safeguarding communities, is set to host a carnival at Westfield Montgomery from May 2 to May 11.
The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department announced their May 2025 calendar of events.