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Here are your five things to know today, July 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Deer Hunting Pilot Program: Montgomery Parks is seeking public comments for a proposed pilot archery deer hunting program. Officials will receive comments through July 30 as part of its evaluation process. Submit comments here. 2. Summer Concerts at Glen Echo Park: QuinTango! […]

A jury found Reginald Cooper, 38, guilty on two counts of attempted second-degree murder. Cooper, a Silver Spring resident, stabbed two people while they were waiting for their bus at the Rockville Metro station in December 2014. He faces up to 60 years in prison, according to officials from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney Office. […]

Montgomery Parks is seeking public comments for a proposed pilot archery deer hunting program. If approved, the hunting is scheduled to take place from September through November 2015 and during January 2016. Two locations have been chosen for the proposed pilot program: Great Seneca Stream Valley Park Unit 1 in Germantown and Watts Branch Stream Valley […]

Demolition of three sections of the White Flint Mall parking garage started July 8, according to a community notice letter signed by Desharri Bell, general manager of the White Flint Mall. The work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and will follow Montgomery County codes and regulations. […]

UPDATE at 2:30 p.m: Strathmore moving the concert indoors due to the high humidity, according to their Facebook page. Las Cafeteras, a group born in the streets of Los Angeles, will perform their crossed-genre music style tonight at Strathmore in North Bethesda. According to the group’s website, they tell lyrical stories of life and love in […]

UPDATED, July 8, 2:25 p.m.-  Montgomery Couty fire official said electricity was restored at 2:45 a.m. on July 8 and emergency generator continues to operate in the 15-story building in Silver Spring. There is still no air conditioning or hot water. Fire alarms are back on, a fire official said. The building had two electrical fires in […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Construction on Harmony Road in Gaithersburg: The City of Gaithersburg Department of Public Works is conducting street construction on Harmony Hall Road, from the intersection of Water Street to Cedar Avenue. “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 48 hours […]

A correctional officer for the Montgomery County Department of Corrections has been charged with one count of attempted second degree rape, one count of malfeasance in office, and one count of sexual conduct between a correctional officer and an inmate. According to Montgomery County Police, on July 7 detectives from the Special Victims Investigations Division […]

Hundreds of people drive through Montgomery County every day, but in Long Branch they see colorful scenes, flowers, and freshly painted buildings; all part of a face-lift project that’s underway in the community. This project is set to transform the Flower Shopping Center on Flower Avenue and help revitalize the Long Branch business area. Paul Grenier, […]

One person was stabbed this evening in Wheaton near the 12000 block of Veirs Mill Road. According to tweets from the Montgomery County Police Department, officers are looking for three suspects, one on a bicycle and armed with a knife. The victim was taken to a local hospital, police said. MCP on scene of stabbing 12000blk Viers […]