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MLK Tribute Event at Strathmore Moved to Monday
The Annual MLK Tribute event at the Music Center at Strathmore has been rescheduled to Monday at 4 p.m. due to weather. Tickets for Sunday will be honored on Monday. This… Read More
Like Old Times: Commanders Stun Lions, Advance to NFC Championship Game
Facing the NFC’s top seeded team on the road, The Washington Commanders took advantage of five turnovers to upset the Detroit Lions 45-31. The Commanders advance to the NFC Championship… Read More
Police Investigating Double Homicide in Rockville, Shooting in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police officers are investigating a double homicide at the intersection of Shady Grove Road and Research Boulevard in Rockville early Friday morning. A suspect was arrested. Police also… Read More
Musician, Activist Daryl Davis Named Local Hero by Rep. Raskin For His Work to End Racism, Hatred
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) named acclaimed pianist and Ku Klux Klan infiltrator Daryl Davis as his Local Hero. Davis, who appears… Read More
Impaired Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Police Cruiser
Montgomery County police arrested an impaired driver early Saturday, Jan. 11, after he collided with a parked police cruiser. At approximately 2:32 a.m. on Jan. 11, 6th District officers were… Read More
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Sunday
A winter storm watch is in effect for Montgomery County from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Forecasters warn of heavy snow with possible accumulations of up to 5 inches. The… Read More
Students, Parents Speak on Proposed School Budget
Many testified before the school board Thursday evening in Rockville asking for funding in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) operating budget. Topics included class sizes, hate in schools, school… Read More
New Laws In Maryland in 2025
As of Jan. 1, a number of new laws are in effect across Maryland. No new laws went into effect in Montgomery County. Here are just a few of the… Read More
Attorney General Files Suit Against Multiple Landlords for Price Fixing Their Rents
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown launched a lawsuit against RealPage and six large landlords for allegedly raising rents through a price-fixing scheme in violation of the state’s Antitrust Act. Montgomery… Read More
Montgomery Community Media Announces Board Leadership Transition
Montgomery Community Media (MCM) announced a leadership transition on its Board of Directors. After serving as Board President for over 10 years, Jeffrey Slavin will step down from his role.… Read More
Reaction to Governor Moore’s Budget Proposal
Maryland Governor Wes Moore released his fiscal 2026 budget Wednesday. The $67.3 billion proposal will cut spending, raise some taxes while lowering others, and attempt to close a projected $3… Read More
Maryland Ranks 3rd in Nation for High Cost of Smoking
Smoking imposes significant financial burdens on individuals in Maryland, ranking the state third-highest in the nation for smoking-related costs, according to a recent WalletHub study. The study reveals that Maryland… Read More