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A candidate for Montgomery County Council on Wednesday said he would increase economic development by more than 50 percent over the next four years. Tom Ferleman, a Republican running for the District 2 council seat, said that by increasing the commercial tax base, the county could increase jobs. It also would increase business taxes, which […]

Here are five things to know today, June 21, in Montgomery County: 1. Summer: It’s the first day of summer and Montgomery Recreation has opening for camps. And its pools are open till 8 p.m. 2. Coffee with a Cop: The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at Peet’s Coffee & Tea at Old Georgetown Road […]

Here are five things to know today, June 20, in Montgomery County: 1. Rockville Decision: The city’s Mayor and Council approved its “Fostering Community Trust” ordinance Monday night that restricts when police can ask a person’s immigration status. Check MyMCMedia for more. 2. County Council: The council’s agenda includes a discussion about a bill to […]

A double slaying. A bank robbery. A body found inside a burning automobile. Adults charged with sex offenses against minors. All headlines from Montgomery County. Does the county have a crime problem? We asked the question to Council President Roger Berliner. Here’s his answer: PREVIOUS POSTS:

Two men were arrested last week after a continued investigation in a May 28 slaying in Silver Spring that apparently followed a robbery over a drug deal, Montgomery County police said in a statement Monday. The deceased was Sulaiman Jalloh, 24, from the 10700 block of Begonia Lane in Bowie, who was killed outside the […]

Here are five things to know today, June 19, in Montgomery County: 1. Red Line News: The Shady Grove and Rockville Metro stations are closed this week for SafeTrack work. Find out more, here. 2. Police Blotter: Montgomery County police have arrested three men for the June 5th murders of 17-year-old Shadi Najjar and 18-year-old […]

Montgomery County Police Captain Darren Francke held a news conference on Friday morning to release new information about the double homicide investigation and to ask the community for more tips. The shooting happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. on June 5. Police said they received only one 9.1.1 call for shots fired on Gallery Court in […]

Several public safety stories topped our coverage, based on web traffic last week. The number one story, however, was the list of principal assignments by Montgomery County Public Schools.    

A noose was hanging from a tree in the Heron’s Cove condominium neighborhood in Montgomery Village, Montgomery County police said in a statement. The noose, in the 18900 block of Mills Choice Road, was found about 8 a.m., police said. Made of synthetic rope, the noose was found in a tree in a common area near […]

Dozens of residents attended a community meeting with Montgomery County police officers on Wednesday night to discuss crime in Montgomery Village. Many residents attended the meeting at the North Creek Community Center because they wanted more information about the double homicide that occurred on Gallery Court on June 5th. Commander Dinesh Patil of the 6th […]