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Today is Friday, Sept. 3 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Outdoor Family Storytime:  The county libraries and BlackRock Center for the Arts host a family storytime on the outdoor stage in Germantown from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on. If it is raining, […]

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals Murder agreed with a lower court and refused to dismiss charges against Catherine Hoggle, charged with murdering her two young children, Sarah and Jacob Hoggle. The children were last seen in her care on Sept. 7, 2014. She will remain committed and continue to be considered incompetent to stand […]

Today is Thursday, Sept. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Resources For Displaced Residents: The Mid-County Recreation Center located in Silver Spring has been designated for residents that have been displaced due to flooding from recent heavy rainfall. Click here for more details. 🆕 The Mid-County Recreation Center in Silver Spring […]

Montgomery County is currently under a tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service until 7 p.m. The pending flash floods from Hurricane Ida are expected to be so severe that Montgomery County Public Schools closed early on Wednesday. Many private schools in the area have followed suit. Montgomery College also announced it is closing […]

Montgomery County is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service advises residents to be alert for rapidly changing weather conditions and to take shelter if a warning is issued. The NWS issues a watch when weather conditions may produce a severe, life-threatening weather event. A Tornado Watch has been issued […]

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. National Preparedness Month: September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Tomorrow begins National Preparedness Month! Follow us for daily emergency preparedness tips. Use #MoCoPrepares to share […]

Update (Sept. 3): In a release Thursday, Montgomery County said operating hours for public libraries will remain the same, retracting Tuesday’s announcement saying libraries would soon return to pre-pandemic hours. Original (Aug. 31): County libraries will soon return to pre-pandemic hours of operation, according to a release from the county. Effective Sunday, Sept. 12, Montgomery […]

43 area fire and rescue personnel are searching for Louisiana residents who were displaced due to the fierce Hurricane Ida. Most of the crew members are from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue with others from Howard and Prince Georges’ County as well as a few civilians, said MCFR Battalion Chief Kelvin Thomas, Deputy Training Officer Command […]

A social studies course on LGBTQ issues debuted Monday with the start of the new school year at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). 10 high schools, including Richard Montgomery, Winston Churchill and Albert Einstein, are offering this one semester course that is for a half credit. It is described in MCPS’ course curriculum as an […]

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 31 and it’s the second day of school for MCPS students. Happy learning and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Walk up Food Distribution: Montgomery County is hosting two food distribution events today. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., you can stop by Hughes UMC Mid County Hub Food […]