The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services released the updated “Health in Montgomery County 2013-2022” report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the County’s population health, highlighting key issues such as health disparities, chronic diseases, and social determinants, while comparing outcomes to state and national averages and focusing on equity in public health. (more…)
Updated to include links to statements by County Executive Marc Elrich and MCPD Chief Marc Elrich
A Montgomery County jury found Raphael Mayorga, 21, of Frederick, guilty of second-degree assault, failure to remain at the scene of an accident causing serious bodily injury, failure to stop at the scene, and multiple counts of fleeing from police. The collision resulted in a police sergeant Pat Kepp losing both of his legs. Mayorga faces up to 28 years plus 120 days in prison, with a sentencing hearing set for August 27, 2025.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined 20 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing a Tennessee law that criminalizes helping minors seek reproductive health care outside the state, arguing that it infringes on constitutional rights and impacts access to legal medical care in other states.
On Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement on the passing of Jack Fitzgerald, who died on April 8.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has issued a consumer alert highlighting the Federal Trade Commission’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule, effective Sunday, April 13, which requires companies to offer a simple online method for consumers to cancel subscriptions and memberships, aiming to reduce confusion and prevent unwanted charges. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision at 2:18 p.m. on Friday in the Fairland/Calverton area. (more…)
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Washington Nationals are mourning the loss of Tony Blanco, Jr., who tragically died in the roof collapse at a Dominican Republic nightclub that killed 221 people.
A $5,000,000-winning scratch-off was recently purchased from the Safeway located at 4401 Harford Road in Baltimore, MD. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Beyond Comics at 18749 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg will celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, with free comics, a food drive benefiting the Frederick Food Bank, and a special appearance by comic creator John Watkins Chow.
Montgomery County has issued a news release warning residents about a recent increase in driveway paving scams involving unlicensed contractors who use high-pressure tactics and perform substandard or incomplete work, urging homeowners to stay alert and report suspicious activity to the Office of Consumer Protection. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ramona Louise Johnson, a missing 67-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)