Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1
Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding starting on Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work.
Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1
Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding come Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work. The “Bring Your Own Bag” law was passed early this year. It repeals the 5-cent tax on plastic bags and implements a ban on plastic carry-out bags in Montgomery County.
Debate over MCPS boundaries, Crown High School continues
The battle over redistricting in Maryland’s largest school district is still underway.
West Virginia man found guilty in 2018 deadly double shooting
A jury has found a West Virginia man guilty of murder and other charges in a 2018 double shooting in Montgomery County.
Man removed girl’s shoes, smelled her feet at Silver Spring Dave & Buster’s, police say
Authorities are searching for a man who they say approached a 10‑year‑old girl, took off her shoes and socks, and smelled her feet at a video‑game arcade in Montgomery County.
Man dead, child injured in head-on crash in Silver Spring
A man is dead and two others, including a child, were injured after a head‑on crash Friday in Silver Spring.
Battle over MCPS' Crown HS to take over public comments Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools is set to hold a School Board meeting Thursday night. A peak at the public comments submitted shows a majority of testimony is on the future of Crown High School, which has become a point of contention for many parents in the Gaithersburg area.
Catherine Hoggle cleared to stand trial for alleged murder of her 2 children
Catherine Hoggle will stand trial for allegedly killing her two children, 3-year-old Sarah and 2-year-old Jacob, who disappeared in 2014.
Montgomery County faces multi-million dollar revenue crisis
2025 is wrapping up with some unwelcome financial news in Montgomery County.
Former soldier arrested for allegedly raping woman in Montgomery County
A former soldier is behind bars in California, accused of raping a woman in Montgomery County and investigators believe there could be more victims out there.
Maryland Capital Park Police searching for suspect accused of assault on trail
Investigators with the Maryland National Capital Park Police are searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a person on a trail in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County woman catches porch pirate on camera
A Montgomery County woman is reminding people to look out for porch pirates after she says a man stole a package that was delivered to her home, and it was caught on camera.
Judge rules Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial in missing children case
A Montgomery County judge decided Wednesday that Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial in the disappearance of her two young children.
Montgomery County officials move to strengthen immigrant protections
Montgomery County leaders are taking legal steps to protect immigrants amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown.
Woman injured in late-night shooting in Burtonsville, Montgomery County
Montgomery County police are investigating a late-night shooting that injured a woman in a neighborhood off of Sandy Spring Road.
Friendship Heights Cheesecake Factory announces it's closing
D.C. residents are reacting after finding out that a beloved Cheesecake Factory in Friendship Heights is closing.
Gun found at Montgomery County high school after fight prompts lockdown
A Montgomery County high school was placed on lockdown Friday after police say a gun was recovered following a fight between two students.
Montgomery County police launch holiday crime task force
A Montgomery County police task force aims to keep shoppers safe this holiday season.
Proposed Trust Act would prevent discrimination, limit ICE involvement in Montgomery County services
Montgomery County introduced legislation on Thursday that aims to protect immigrants from discrimination.
Hundreds remain displaced after massive water leak in Wheaton
Hundreds of people were forced out of their homes in Wheaton Thursday morning after flooding at a grocery store triggered a massive power outage.