What’s Open, What’s Closed on Veterans Day in Montgomery County

Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day: County offices – Closed. Public Libraries – Closed. County-operated COVID-19 vaccination and testing...

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Maryland Ranked Seventh Most Diverse State in U.S.

A new study that looks at diversity in states across the country ranks Maryland seventh for the fourth straight year. The finance website, WalletHub.com, ranks Texas (#2), Hawaii (#3), New Jersey (#4), New York (#5), New Mexico...

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Leaders Remember and Honor 11 County Residents Who Died 20 Years Ago on 9/11

20 years ago, 11 county residents died in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.  The Montgomery County community gathered Friday morning to remember those residents and the nearly 3,000 others who died.  11 benches around...

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A 9/11 Family Member Tells His Story of Survival

Eleven Montgomery County residents lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. All of them perished when American Airlines #77 hit the Pentagon. Michele Heidenberger was on board working as a senior flight...

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What’s Open and What’s Not in Montgomery County on Labor Day

Montgomery County Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for the Labor Day holiday,  Monday, September 6: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed on September 1 and 2. County-operated...

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MCPS Large Scale Events, Like Back to School Night, Will Be Held Virtually

Montgomery County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight announced on Tuesday that schools will hold many large scale indoor events virtually this fall as an attempt to curve the spread of the coronavirus. She said...

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November 4, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

¿Qué Estará Abierto y Qué Estará Cerrado el Día de los Veteranos en Montgomery?

El gobierno del Condado de Montgomery anunció los cambios de horario para el feriado del Día de los Veteranos el jueves 11 de noviembre: Oficinas del condado: cerradas. Oficinas estatales y tribunales: cerrados. Bibliotecas: cerradas. Centros de prueba y vacunación COVID-19 operados por el condado: estarán abiertos en horario regular. Servicios de Bebidas Alcohólicas (ABS): […]

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November 4, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

5 Things to Know Today, Nov.4, In Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Nov. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS: No School For Students. Professional day for Teachers. End of quarter grading and planning. 2. Diwali Commemoration: “Diwali, a holiday observed by Hindus, as well as Sikhs, Jains, and other peoples of India; it occurs in either October […]

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November 3, 2021 | Michelle Queen

$200K Powerball Ticket Sold in Rockville Remains Unclaimed

A Powerball player – who has yet to claim the prize – purchased the winning lottery ticket worth $200,000 in Rockville last week, according to a press release by Maryland Lottery. The winning numbers came up on the Oct. 27 drawing, but as of today, the prize remains unclaimed. And the winning numbers? They were […]

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November 3, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 3, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 3 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert until 10 a.m. Emergency Management issues the alert when temperatures/wind chill is forecast below 32 degrees. Extreme cold is dangerous, the county warns. See hypothermia warning signs and what to […]

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November 2, 2021 | Travis Chase

County Announces Thanksgiving Parade Festivities

Montgomery County announced details on Tuesday for its annual Thanksgiving parade which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10 am. The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade returns to Silver Spring, Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.! 🦃 Learn more about the event ➡️ https://t.co/7Y8Bey3lrX. pic.twitter.com/lh1kc717ry — Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) November 2, 2021 The […]

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November 2, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Teniente de MCPD Fallece en Accidente Vial

El teniente Daniel Friz del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) falleció poco después de la medianoche del lunes tras una colisión con un camión sobre la I-70 en Lisbon. Estaba fuera de servicio en el momento de su muerte. La Policía del Estado de Maryland continúa investigando el incidente. Friz comenzó a […]

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November 2, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Programa de ‘Calles Compartidas’ se Extiende al Menos Hasta Marzo 2022

El programa Shared Streets o Calles Compartidas, que comenzó durante la pandemia, se extenderá al menos hasta el mes de marzo. El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT, por sus siglas en inglés) es el encargado de administrar el programa que permite a los residentes y negocios utilizar los espacios públicos para actividades […]

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November 2, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

MCPD Chief on Lt. Friz: ‘This Police Department is Better for the Work Dan Put In’

Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones spoke Monday evening about the death of MCPD Lt. Daniel Friz. Friz died shortly after midnight Monday in a collision with a 2018 Freightliner on I-70 in Lisbon. He was off duty at the time of his death. Maryland State Police continue investigating the incident. Friz started working for […]

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November 2, 2021 | Staff Writer

MoCo’s Most Famous: Maury Povich

Maury Povich, host of the longtime daytime show Maury, spent many of his formative years in Montgomery County. He talks about growing up in MoCo, making a name for himself locally as a news and sports anchor at WTTG-TV (now FOX5), his wife Connie Chung, and his legendary Washington Post sports columnist father, Shirley, who is […]

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November 2, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 2, In Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 2 and it is Election Day. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. The meeting starts with a proclamation recognizing Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. Click here to see the agenda in its entirety. The meeting will be televised […]

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