While synonymous with the University of South Carolina and laid-back Southern rock, the Grammy-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish has surprising and significant ties to Montgomery County, Maryland. For many local fans, this connection adds a special layer of pride to the band’s enduring legacy, particularly given the band’s enormous success with their July 1994 debut album, Cracked Rear View.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and Prince George’s County Fire Departemnt (PGFD) crews responded to a collision involving a car and a truck at New Hampshire Avenue and Oakview Drive around midnight on Wednesday, July 30, near Hillandale.
Get ready for a morning of colossal fun as the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) hosts its popular ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event this Saturday, August 2nd. From 9 AM to 12 PM, the parking lot of the North Creek Community Center (20125 Arrowhead Rd., Montgomery Village, MD) will transform into a wonderland of trucks and vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (B-CC) is undergoing a leadership transition as Principal Dr. Shelton Mooney has made the decision to step down and has accepted a new role within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), according to a letter sent to the B-CC community. Dr. Mooney will be moving to James Hubert Blake High School to serve as an assistant principal, a change from an earlier communication that had placed him at Albert Einstein High School.
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In April, a traffic light was installed at the intersection of Watkins Mill Rd. and Russell Ave. in Gaithersburg. After a period of time where the lights remained covered and a brief period of time consisting of a flashing red lights, the traffic lights are now fully operational.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Reginald McKinley Myers, a missing 69-year-old. (more…)
The Montgomery County Vision Zero Steering Committee released its Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan outlining roadway safety projects, enforcement efforts, and education initiatives aimed at eliminating serious injuries and fatalities between July 2025 and June 2026. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging a provision in the recently passed budget reconciliation law that blocks Medicaid funding for services provided by Planned Parenthood, arguing it is unconstitutional and would negatively impact public health and increase state healthcare costs.
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has introduced Bill 28-25, which would prohibit vehicles from standing, stopping, or parking in designated bikeways to improve cyclist safety and support the County’s Vision Zero goals. The legislation, co-sponsored by Councilmembers Fani-González, Friedson, and Luedtke, follows a rise in cyclist-involved crashes and aligns with similar laws in nearby jurisdictions.
For many long-time residents of Montgomery County, the name Shakey’s Pizza Parlor conjures a flood of nostalgic memories– the aroma of fresh pizza, the clatter of arcade games, and the joyful chaos of family outings. Before the proliferation of modern pizza chains, Shakey’s offered a truly unique and beloved dining experience that left an indelible mark on the local community, especially for those who came of age in the 1970s and 80s.