With temperatures hitting 70 degrees today, it feels like spring but don’t get fooled. It’s only early February which means more winter weather, including possible snow, over the next few weeks. Officials with Montgomery County Public Schools say they have used a total of three snow days so far in 2018-19, and at this time […]
Legislation Introduced to Ban Smoking in Designated Areas at Restaurants Throughout the County
The Montgomery County Health & Human Services Committee along with Councilmember Katz recently proposed legislation to ban smoking in designated areas at restaurants throughout the County.
Pete Piringer Talks World Central Kitchen Event at Blair High School
A potluck will be held for workers who were affected by the government shutdown. Although the shutdown has ended, officials say there are lots of people who are still feeling the financial effects of it. Montgomery County Council Member Tom Hucker is hosting a community potluck & live music night to support federal employees and […]
County Council Committee Speaks on Spending Affordability Guidelines
The County Council reviewed the spending affordability guidelines for the FY20 Operating Budget during a meeting on Thursday morning at the Council Office Building. County Council President Nancy Navarro gives more information on key points discussed during the meeting:
Firefighter Falls Through Floor Responding to House Fire
Early Thursday morning, firefighters responded to a house fire on the 21000 block of Emerald Drive in Germantown. While combating the blaze, officials say a firefighter fell through the floor, but was quickly rescued and had no injuries. Officials say there were no occupants in the house at the time, and the blaze caused significant […]
Montgomery County Public Schools Students Art Work Displayed at Johns Hopkins University Local Campus
Art work created by students from 16 Montgomery County Public High Schools will be on display at the Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus. The exhibit is one of JHU’s programs designed to get students excited about STEAM education. The A in STEAM is for “art,” which officials say is an important component of a […]
Burtonsville Man Gets 420 years on Child Porn Charges
A Montgomery County man was sentenced Wednesday to 420 years behind bars for producing child pornography. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, 33-year-old Kyle Stephen Thompson of Burtonsville engaged in sexually explicit conduct with three young females from May 9, 2015, to Jan. 28, 2017. According to […]
Germantown House fire Displaces Several People
Firefighters responded to a home located on the 20000 block of Neerwinder Street in Germantown around 11 pm on Monday night to find a home engulfed in flames. Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, Pete Piringer says it took about 95 firefighters to get the blaze under control. The fire had also caused […]
Department of Environmental Protection Appointee Discusses Goals and Concerns
Adam Ortiz, the County Executive’s Appointee as Director of Environmental Protection, spoke to MCM before the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday about his goals.
Rockville Man Arrested and Charged for Armed Robbery at Local Bank of America
A Rockville man has been arrested and charged for an armed bank robbery in Derwood. According to a press release obtained from the Montgomery County Police Department, 28-year-old Jerail M. Netcliff was recently arrested for an armed robbery that occurred on the morning of January 24th at the Bank of America located on the 17000 […]
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