Rising COVID-19 cases prompt changes to high school winter sports across the DC region
The winter sports season is underway in schools across the D.C. region -- and with COVID-19 cases rising -- there are new protocols in place for many athletic programs.
Several buildings in the Silver Spring area struck by bullets after exchange of gunfire
No injuries were reported after several buildings in the Silver Spring area of Montgomery County were struck by bullets overnight.
Montgomery County gives update on when mask mandate could be lifted
Residents in Montgomery County are asking when the mask mandate will end after a series of images circulated on social media depicting county councilmembers indoors without masks.
Reagan National aircraft noise highlighted by DMV residents discussed by county officials
A meeting to solve the problem of aircraft noise from Reagan National Airport took place Monday night as residents of Maryland and Virginia have complained for years over the issue.
Montgomery County creating task force to tackle drug market in Silver Spring
For the past four months, Montgomery County States Attorney John McCarthy says his office and police have been working together on a task force to address an alleged open drug market operating in the vicinity of the Civic Building in Downtown Silver Spring.
Mask mandate extension, vaccine passport could be in store for Montgomery County
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is recommending an extension of the indoor mask mandate as well as vaccine passports for restaurants.
18-year-old arrested, charged for stabbing death of 19-year-old in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old male for the stabbing death of a 19-year-old in Silver Spring on Tuesday.
COVID-19 outbreak at Paint Branch HS in Montgomery County cancels some school and sports programs
Paint Branch High School in Montgomery County is responding to a coronavirus outbreak after over a dozen students and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Gaithersburg couple arrested in connection with multiple armed robberies
Montgomery County Police have arrested and charged a Gaithersburg couple with multiple counts of armed robbery, first degree assault and more.
Man dead after stabbing in Silver Spring
Authorities say a one person is dead and another has been taken into custody following a stabbing in Silver Spring.
Montgomery County holds special meeting to approve controversial calendar change
Montgomery County’s Board of Education convened for a special meeting on Tuesday that critics say should have never happened.
Shady Grove, Rockville Metro stations to reopen Jan. 16 after being shut down for repairs
Metro has announced that the Shady Grove and Rockville stations will reopen on Jan. 16 after a four-month shutdown.
Frederick County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of fake musicians scam
Fake musicians using technology to scam unsuspecting admirers out of money are setting up shop across the area soliciting donations.
Montgomery County residents claim checks were stolen from USPS mailboxes
You may want to think twice about how you send your holiday gift cards or money this year after multiple Montgomery County residents claim their checks were stolen from those blue USPS mailboxes.
Montgomery County homeowner using smoke to manage snake infestation causes $1M in fire damage
A fire that burned a large home in a rural area of Montgomery County was started accidentally when the homeowner used smoke to manage a snake infestation.
Maryland’s largest school system approves an unannounced pandemic-related calendar change
Another school calendar change in our region: Montgomery County Public School’s Interim Superintendent made a request on Tuesday for 2021-2022 school calendar change that will now include a few early release days and several days chosen for system-wide closure.
‘Fake violin player’ scam warning issued by Montgomery County Police; hustle reported nationwide
A warning from Montgomery County Police – steer clear of a scam hitting shopping centers in Rockville and around the nation.
Victim potentially targeted in Montgomery County armed carjacking; police investigating
Another warning to remain vigilant of your surroundings comes as Montgomery County Police investigate two recent attempted armed carjackings where in one case, police are looking into whether a victim was tracked and targeted.
Montgomery County police locate missing 1-year-old and her father in NYC
Montgomery County Police have located a missing one-year-old girl from Silver Spring, and her 28-year-old father in New York City, after being spotted by a passenger on a subway.
Montgomery County considering increasing license plate readers to combat crime
Police in Montgomery County are ramping up surveillance in the streets to help tackle dangerous driving. But, how will it affect privacy concerns?