Montgomery County

    WSSC lifts water use advisory for Montgomery and Prince George’s counties
    WSSC Water on Wednesday lifted a request that its nearly 2 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties limit their water use to essential needs.
    Water drips from a faucet as water bottles are filled at an emergency center on Sunday, March 13, 2011, in Koriyama, Japan, two days after a giant quake and tsunami struck the country's northeastern coast.
    Think Harborplace is big? Baltimore developer has an even bigger project in Montgomery County.
    Baltimore-based MCB Real Estate has two of the most ambitious real estate projects in Maryland. Now it needs to find the money.
    MCB Real Estate plans to break ground on Viva White Oak before the end of the year. The mixed-use development will include housing, retail, outdoor space and more.
    ‘I’m pacing myself’: 3 weeks post-heart attack, Will Jawando is back at work
    Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando is back at work, just over three weeks after suffering a heart attack.
    TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 - Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando speaks at a press conference following his return to council duties three weeks after his 9/5 heart attack.
    Derwood man gets a 120-year sentence for double murder in Rockville
    A jury convicted Kaloyan Stoev for the January 2025 killings of Marcell Hebron, 26, and Leilani Marroquin, 27, in April.
    A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge sentenced Kaloyan Stoev to 120 years following his conviction for a double murder.
    WSSC urges Montgomery, Prince George’s customers to limit water use
    The water remains safe to drink, but WSSC is advising customers to limit their water use.
    Montgomery County buys its first e-bikes
    Montgomery County has introduced 70 e-bikes to its Capital Bikeshare system in response to rising demand.
    Montgomery County has introduced 70 e-bikes to its Capital Bikeshare system in response to rising demand.
    Why have special education complaints in Maryland increased 200% since 2022?
    Many factors could have led to the spike — including one Montgomery County advocate.
    How 2 local theaters teamed up to immerse audiences in an August Wilson classic
    Montgomery County’s theater season opens with a powerful ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ a Round House and Olney coproduction that makes August Wilson’s play feel lived in.
    Nicole Michelle Haskins, third from left, plays acclaimed blues singer Ma Rainey.
    Bad batch of voter guides sent to 11 Montgomery County precincts
    Some Montgomery County voter guides had the wrong polling place, the wrong party affiliation or both, the Board of Elections said.
    Some Montgomery County voter guides had the wrong polling place, the wrong party affiliation or both, the Board of Elections said.
    How much control should the county have over its public news outlet?
    The bill would require the Montgomery County Council and executive to each appoint one member to MCM’s board of directors. It would also require MCM to comply with open meetings laws and adopt policies related to journalistic ethics and racial equity and social justice.
    Kate Stewart of the Montgomery County Council said she wants to align MCM with rules governing other nonprofits.
    Teachers union, Montgomery County schools heading into tough bargaining negotiations
    The union warned of scare tactics as the district faces financial strain.
    The union warned of scare tactics as the Montgomery County faces financial strain.
    7 things to do in the capital region this weekend: Free festivals galore
    There’s a festival for everyone this weekend. Here are seven to consider around the capital region.
    The Maryland African Restaurant Week Festival in Seat Pleasant celebrates local African eateries, plus live music and a joloff cook-off.
    Judge sets trial date for Catherine Hoggle, accused of murdering her children more than a decade ago
    The case has long fueled speculation about Hoggle’s mental state and the whereabouts of the children, whose bodies were never found.
    A grand jury reindicted Catherine Hoggle, center, on two counts of first-degree  murder, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Her children, Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, were ages 3 and 2 respectively when they were last seen in September 2014.
    How long should the county ban ‘disruptive’ behavior?
    The bill would allow the county to ban people from libraries, rec centers and other public facilities for up to two years.
    The bill would allow the county to ban people from libraries, rec centers and other public facilities for up to two years.
    Ex-Turnstile guitarist deemed incompetent in attempted murder case
    A judge on Tuesday found a former guitarist for Baltimore band Turnstile incompetent to stand trial after police say he hit his former bandmate’s father with a car.
    Brady Ebert of Turnstile performs at Rock On The Range Music Festival on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio.
    Jawando campaign says post-heart attack, he will stay in county executive race
    Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando will stay in the county executive race as the Democratic nominee
    Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando will stay in the county executive race as the Democratic nominee.
    Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada resigns after critical report
    Marc Yamada has resigned as chief of Montgomery County Police. The resignation was accepted by County Executive Marc Elrich.
    Marc Yamada has resigned as chief of Montgomery County Police. The resignation was accepted by County Executive Marc Elrich.
    Police arrest man in fatal hit-and-run in Poolesville
    Montgomery County Police arrested Travis Edward Lowe on Monday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Sunday in Poolesville that killed Dakota Joseph Grimsby.
    Montgomery County Police arrested a Frederick man for a hit-and-run that killed a 27-year-old man in Poolesville.
    Germantown man killed in Gaithersburg pedestrian crash
    A Germantown resident was identified as the pedestrian killed last week after he was struck by an SUV in Gaithersburg.
    Montgomery County schools are getting stricter — for teachers, principals and staff
    This is what needs to happen, says Montgomery County Superintendent Thomas Taylor, if Montgomery County students are going to jump from merely solid results on state assessments to No. 1 in Maryland.
    Superintendent Thomas Taylor shakes hands with John Poole Middle School principal Jon Green after touring his campus.
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