Montgomery County approves $143M increase to school budget, cuts still possible
The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.
The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.
Man killed outside North Bethesda hotel identified
A man who was shot and killed in the parking lot of a North Bethesda hotel has now been identified, as police continue searching for the gunman.
A man who was shot and killed in the parking lot of a North Bethesda hotel has now been identified, as police continue searching for the gunman.
Montgomery County Council delays vote on $8B budget amid major shortfall
Montgomery County leaders were expected to vote Thursday on a high‑stakes $8 billion budget, but left without a decision. The vote was postponed to allow for more discussion.
Montgomery County leaders were expected to vote Thursday on a high‑stakes $8 billion budget, but left without a decision. The vote was postponed to allow for more discussion.
New Montgomery County gun law proposed after legal challenge
Montgomery County leaders are proposing new gun control legislation following a recent ruling from the Supreme Court of Maryland that struck down parts of an earlier county law.
Montgomery County leaders are proposing new gun control legislation following a recent ruling from the Supreme Court of Maryland that struck down parts of an earlier county law.
B-CC athletic director’s message about baseball team sparks controversy
A private message from a school official that surfaced publicly is drawing controversy at a Montgomery County high school.
A private message from a school official that surfaced publicly is drawing controversy at a Montgomery County high school.
Montgomery County considers 2-year data center moratorium bill
Councilmember at-large Will Jawando introduced legislation called the Data Center Moratorium, which would establish a 2-year moratorium on the issuance of building permits for data centers.
Councilmember at-large Will Jawando introduced legislation called the Data Center Moratorium, which would establish a 2-year moratorium on the issuance of building permits for data centers.
Montgomery County faces $150 million budget shortfall, hundreds of school jobs at risk
Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant staffing cuts as county leaders work to close a $150 million budget gap.
Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant staffing cuts as county leaders work to close a $150 million budget gap.
Hit-and-run leaves pedestrian dead on outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, police say
Police are investigating a hit-and-run after a pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on the outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, authorities said.
Police are investigating a hit-and-run after a pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on the outer loop of I-495 in Montgomery County, authorities said.
Montgomery County budget fight centers on competing tax plans
Montgomery County is facing a sharp budget standoff after the county council rejected County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed $8 billion budget.
Montgomery County is facing a sharp budget standoff after the county council rejected County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed $8 billion budget.
19-year-old Blake High School shooting suspect denied bond
One of the two teens charged in the shooting outside Montgomery County’s Blake High School will remain behind bars after a judge denied bond during a hearing Monday in Rockville.
One of the two teens charged in the shooting outside Montgomery County’s Blake High School will remain behind bars after a judge denied bond during a hearing Monday in Rockville.
Teen due in court after Blake High School parking lot shooting
The alleged shooter in the Blake High School parking lot incident is expected back in court Monday, as new details emerge about what led up to the shooting and the charges now facing both teens involved.
The alleged shooter in the Blake High School parking lot incident is expected back in court Monday, as new details emerge about what led up to the shooting and the charges now facing both teens involved.
2 men critically injured in Brandywine industrial accident
Two men are in critical condition after an industrial accident in Prince George’s County.
Two men are in critical condition after an industrial accident in Prince George’s County.
Deadly crash involving Ride On bus causes delays in Montgomery County
A deadly crash early Friday involving a Ride On bus and another vehicle in Montgomery County caused significant delays, authorities said.
A deadly crash early Friday involving a Ride On bus and another vehicle in Montgomery County caused significant delays, authorities said.
19-year-old charged after fight, shooting in Blake HS parking lot
Djibia Gombo, 19, of Silver Spring, was charged with assault after a fight in a high school parking lot ended with a student shot.
Djibia Gombo, 19, of Silver Spring, was charged with assault after a fight in a high school parking lot ended with a student shot.
Juvenile charged in Villanova swatting incidents tied to nationwide hoaxes
A juvenile faces federal charges over a wave of false emergency reports that disrupted college campuses nationwide last summer, including one that sparked alarm at Villanova University.
A juvenile faces federal charges over a wave of false emergency reports that disrupted college campuses nationwide last summer, including one that sparked alarm at Villanova University.
Students return to Blake High School a day after shooting
Less than 24 hours after a shooting outside Blake High School, students returned to class Thursday under tighter security.
Less than 24 hours after a shooting outside Blake High School, students returned to class Thursday under tighter security.
'Unwelcome, uninvited adult' on Blake HS campus leads to fight, shooting: 1 detained
A fight broke out in the parking lot of Blake High School, after an "unwelcome, uninvited adult" came to campus, school officials said. One person was reportedly shot, and one was detained.
A fight broke out in the parking lot of Blake High School, after an "unwelcome, uninvited adult" came to campus, school officials said. One person was reportedly shot, and one was detained.
Student detained after firearm found at Watkins Mill High School, police say
A student at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was detained Friday after police said the student was in possession of a firearm.
A student at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was detained Friday after police said the student was in possession of a firearm.
Competing tax plans spark debate in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is expected to argue the Council's budget proposal that fundamentally changes his suggestion to raise taxes at Wednesday's briefing.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is expected to argue the Council's budget proposal that fundamentally changes his suggestion to raise taxes at Wednesday's briefing.
Man posing as recipient steals $25K in silver bars from FedEx delivery in Rockville
Detectives are asking for help identifying a suspect accused of stealing thousands of dollars in silver bars from a delivery.
Detectives are asking for help identifying a suspect accused of stealing thousands of dollars in silver bars from a delivery.