Montgomery County ends indoor mask mandate
Montgomery County's indoor mask mandate has ended. The mandate came to an end at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. County Executive Marc Elrich credited the county's COVID-19 polices and said they have been effective and have allowed the county to minimize the spread of the coronavirus.
Outrage growing among Montgomery County parents over death of 11-year-old
The death of an 11-year-old in Montgomery County has sparked growing outrage among parents.
Silver Spring Halloween yard giving visitors COVID-safe scares
Halloween is just days away and one display in Silver Spring is not for the faint of heart.
Montgomery County schools maintaining mask mandate
Although Montgomery County is lifting its mask mandate after midnight, all students, staff and visitors will still be expected to wear face coverings inside school facilities.
Montgomery County indoor mask mandate could end by Thursday, officials say
During a virtual meeting Tuesday, Montgomery County Council members decided that the County's indoor mask mandate could end a day earlier than previously expected.
Fatal DUI suspect finally arrested after a year is quickly released again
In Montgomery County, FOX 5 learned a man arrested about a year after a deadly DUI crash killed a 72-year-old woman, was quickly released from custody last week.
New video shows suspects in downtown Silver Spring shooting, police say
Authorities have released new video showing who they say are two additional suspects in a shooting from earlier this month in downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County indoor mask mandate could come to an end Friday, County Executive Elrich says
Montgomery County could lift their indoor mask mandate by the end of the week. "Assuming everything stays the way it's been it will be dropped on Friday," Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich told FOX 5 Tuesday morning.
Montgomery County considering hundreds of 'no strings attached' payments in latest relief effort
A plan that includes an $800 a month "no string attached" payment is in the works to help those Montgomery County, Maryland families and households who were already struggling before the COVID-19 pandemic made matters worse. County leaders are set to hold a Tuesday news conference introducing a bill on this effort, called the "Guaranteed Income Pilot Program."
4-year-old girl killed in Silver Spring crash last week identified
Montgomery County police have released the identity of a 4-year-old girl who was killed in a crash in Silver Spring last Thursday night.
Second Montgomery County high school football game to start early for security reasons
Montgomery County Public Schools says next week’s Seneca Valley football game against Damascus will also start early for security reasons.
MCPS answers questions about earlier start time to football game between two rival high schools
Many questions are being asked about a two house early start time to a highly anticipated Friday football game between two rival high schools in Montgomery County.
1 dead, multiple injured after car accident in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Police confirm one fatality and multiple injuries after a crash on Georgia Ave. at Dexter Ave.
Shelter-in-place order at military base housing Walter Reed lifted after 'bomb threat' investigation
A military base in Montgomery County that is home to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is under lockdown after a bomb threat Wednesday morning.
What are those 'forced auction signs' popping up in Montgomery County?
You might have seen the "forced auction" signs pushing a chance to bid on luxury goods like sports cars and famous paintings. They’re catching the attention of people in Montgomery County who walk and drive by them daily - and raising some concern.
Montgomery County hearing on proposal that would require all employees be COVID-19 vaccinated
A public hearing is expected to be held in Montgomery County Tuesday on a proposal that would require all county employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Domestic violence cases involving strangulation on the rise; officials share how to get help
Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy is sharing a powerful message not just about domestic violence, but about incidents involving strangulation in particular.
Montgomery County close to dropping indoor mask mandate
In Maryland, Montgomery County is getting closer to dropping its indoor mask mandate, but will county officials actually end the indoor cover requirement – especially as experts warn of a serious flu season and possible COVID-19 surges with upcoming holiday travel?
Back-to-back weekend shootings in Montgomery County leave Silver Spring residents on edge
Montgomery County police are searching for suspects in back-to-back overnight shootings this weekend.
Big fight breaks out at Seneca Valley High School football game
Montgomery County police responded to a football game at Seneca Valley High School Friday night for the report of a group of people fighting.