Montgomery County offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits to residents
Montgomery County residents can pick up free, rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits at any Montgomery County Public Library beginning Monday.
Montgomery County parents speak out on district's handling of COVID-19 at town hall
County Councilman Tom Hucker hosted a town hall for Montgomery County Public School parents Sunday afternoon, discussing the district's latest response to COVID-19.
Silver Spring drive-by shooting injures 19-year-old recording music video; second teen victim possible
A 19-year-old was injured in a drive-by shooting on Thursday in Silver Spring while recording a music video and a second 15-year-old victim could also be connected to the incident, Montgomery County Police say.
Montgomery County parents, teachers frustrated by COVID spikes, staffing shortages
Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves.
More than half of Montgomery County Public Schools showing COVID-19 'outbreak'
Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.
Montgomery County Public Schools testing new system to curb COVID-19 threat
Montgomery County Public Schools is testing out a new system to curb the COVID-19 risk as they announced Tuesday that 11 schools will close for 14 days starting on Jan. 5 due to the virus.
Police ID 3 killed when SUV collided with snowplow in Montgomery County
Three people were killed Monday evening in Montgomery County when their SUV collided with a snowplow, according to authorities.
Montgomery County AA leader being investigated for sexual assault of chapter member
An Alcoholics Anonymous group leader is being investigated for allegedly sexually assaulting a member of his chapter, according to Montgomery County Police.
Toddler being reunited with family after found alone in Germantown
UPDATE: Police say a neighbor contacted police and the child is being reunited with his family.
Montgomery County Public Schools coach arrested on felony child sex assault charges
A Montgomery County track coach accused of felony child sex assault and molestation was arrested Tuesday at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Montgomery County Executive calls on state for emergency declaration as vaccine passport considered
Legislation is being finalized as of Wednesday in Montgomery County concerning a possible vaccine passport as healthcare workers in the state are navigating a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases.
Man dead after firing on police in Silver Spring, authorities say
Heavy police activity related to a shooting has caused delays at an intersection in the downtown Silver Spring area.
Silver Spring woman Peggy Camp celebrates 102nd birthday
A person is dead after authorities say they fired on police early Wednesday morning in Montgomery County.
Human remains identified as Silver Spring woman missing since 2018
Montgomery County police have positively identified human remains found in April 2021 as a woman who went missing in August 2018.
Montgomery County leaders pushing for vaccine passport
On the heels of D.C.’s decision to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, events and gyms, Montgomery County leaders are pushing to follow suit.
Three teens accused of killing man in Bethesda stairwell appear in court
In Maryland, three teenagers accused of killing a man in a Bethesda shopping center appeared in court virtually for a bond heading.
3 teens arrested after man found dead in stairwell inside Bethesda building: police
Authorities say they are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in a stairwell inside a building in Bethesda.
4 banks robbed over course of 2 days in Montgomery, Prince George's County
Between Monday and Tuesday, robbers hit four banks in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Driver dead after crashing into Damascus building, sparking 2-alarm fire
Authorities say a person is dead after crashing a vehicle into a commercial building in Montgomery County late Sunday night sparking a two-alarm fire that left several businesses badly damaged.
Montgomery County Public Schools suspends most in-person extracurricular activities
Montgomery County Public Schools has announced all in-person, non-athletic extracurricular activities have been suspended from Dec. 20 through Jan. 7 due to rising COVID-19 cases in the county.