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Gov. Larry Hogan condemned the breaching of the U.S. Capitol and the threatening of the lives of members of Congress and Vice President Mike Pence. In a video Wednesday afternoon, he says, “They are threatening the lives of members of Congress and the Vice President for upholding the Constitution and for affirming the voters’ choice […]

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers have been deployed to the U.S. Capitol as supporters of President Donald Trump storm the building. Gov. Larry Hogan directed Maryland State Police to help Metropolitan and Capitol Police. He said he told the Maryland National Guard Adjutant General to call a rapid response team to assist law enforcement. […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education sent a letter to Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday advocating that all Maryland pre-kindergarten through grade 12 educators be considered essential for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1B. “Providing the early vaccination of those entrusted with educating and caring for Maryland’s students will ensure a safe and speedy […]

Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford (R) is criticizing President Trump on Twitter as Pro-Trump protestors are breaching the U.S. Capitol. “Impeachable offense to incite violence as @realDonaldTrump has done,” Rutherford tweeted. Impeachable offense to incite violence as @realDonaldTrump has done. — Boyd Rutherford (@BoydKRutherford) January 6, 2021 Gov. Larry Hogan also condemned the protestors, tweeting, […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 513 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 48,864. Montgomery County recorded 10 new coronavirus-related fatalities Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 1,114. As of Wednesday, 11 schools in the state are reporting COVID-19 cases, one school is located […]

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives are investigating a homicide in Germantown, police said in a statement. Russell Troy Huffman, 38, was pronounced deceased in an apartment on the 20000 block of Frederick Road on Monday, MCPD said. The department said he was a resident of the block. 911 received a call around 4:54 p.m. […]

El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery anunció que llevará a cabo audiencias públicas el martes 12 de enero sobre la Ley de Seguridad de Ventanas. Un proyecto de ley presentado por el Presidente del Concejo Tom Hucker, luego de las trágicas caídas de niños pequeños desde las ventanas de los apartamentos. El proyecto de ley […]

Montgomery County Police are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area in Rockville on Monday afternoon. A person who was walking their dog saw the body near the 700 block of East Gude Drive shortly before 5:00 p.m., according to authorities. Police say this investigation is still ongoing, and no further information […]

A man was arrested and is facing charges after he shot and killed his mother inside a Clarksburg home early Monday morning, police say. 24-year-old David Mark Blackburn has been charged with the first-degree murder of his mother, 56-year-old Maryann Blackburn. According to Montgomery County Police, officers responded to the home located on the 22800 […]

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 262 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 48,351. Montgomery County recorded seven new coronavirus-related fatalities Tuesday, bringing the death toll to 1,104. The county has a rolling seven-day average of 8.18% for positive COVID-19 tests, which is a decrease […]