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Montgomery County Police will be discussing their plans to field 1,000 body cameras throughout the County at a Safe Silver Spring meeting scheduled for June 20. “Body cameras are not a panacea for every issue between the police and the community but they can help resolve questions about incidents and improve police performance,” said Tony […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the Pepco – Exelon merger, the 6th annual World Elder Abuse Day workshop at Holiday Park Senior Center,  graduating inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Center, and more.

Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the official opening of the summer swim season in Montgomery County. On Saturday morning, the county’s Recreation and General Services departments celebrated the opening of the newly renovated Western County Outdoor Pool with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The pool is located at 20151 Fisher Avenue in Poolesville. According to a county […]

To safeguard personal information and protect against identity theft and fraud, the state of Maryland is introducing a new driver’s license and identification (ID) card that officials say is more secure. That’s because the new cards feature multiple layers of security to help prevent identity theft and fraud. “Marylanders will be protected against identity theft […]

Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students may be a little disappointed, the school year will be extended due to snow days. After initially rejecting a two day waiver request for the days lost due to winter weather, the Maryland education officials have approved a one day waiver. This means that MCPS will be implementing its […]

Happy Saturday! Here are five things to know today, June 20th, in Montgomery County: 1. Flash Flood Watch: The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County from late today through Sunday morning. 2. A New Library: The Silver Spring Library opens today and we got a sneak peek on Friday. […]

Mark your calendar for the 7th annual Silver Spring Blues Festival to take place Saturday, June 20. You can find more information online by visiting the Silver Spring Blues website.    

The new Silver Spring Library is scheduled to open on June 20. We have a preview:  

The new Silver Spring Library is scheduled to open on June 20th and contractors and crews are busy prepping for the big day. What’s that you see on #900wayne? Yep, the #SilverSpring #library letters are going up right now. pic.twitter.com/r3jEda3NLo — MCPL (@MCPL_Libraries) June 5, 2015 #SilverSpring #Library has its name. Can’t wait for June […]

Save the date! A grand opening ceremony for the new Silver Spring Library is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20 at 900 Wayne Avenue. “I share the excitement of the Silver Spring library customers and advocates who have waited a long time for this day,” said Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett. “The opening […]