Montgomery County police angered by SRO social media post removal

Montgomery County police officers took their frustrations to social media after the police department removed Twitter and Facebook posts that congratulated a long-time county police officer on his retirement – the social media posts removed also apparently made reference to the officer’s many years as a School Resource Officer.

Montgomery County source says police seeing ‘LA-style’ shootings for the first time

Only on FOX 5, one Maryland police department is sounding the alarm over what one official source described as “L.A.-style shootings” where a gunman or gunmen indiscriminately open fire in an area instead of directly targeting the person they may be after. 

School fights promoted online raise concerns in Montgomery County

School fights have been ubiquitous as students return to the classroom this year. Now one concerned parent is sharing an Instagram page with FOX 5 that appears to promote and celebrate such incidents at Francis Scott Key Middle School.

Lawsuit filed to halt Montgomery County school employee vaccine mandate

In Maryland, there is now a lawsuit calling for a halt to the Montgomery County Public School employee COVID-19 vaccine requirement, which comes as frustration grows to a separate county employee mandate bill introduced on Tuesday.

Montgomery County councilmembers introduce county employee vaccine mandate legislation

Two Montgomery County councilmembers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would require all county employees to be vaccinated or face termination – despite having the highest vaccination rate in the country among large counties.

'Hostage market': Montgomery County man shares cautionary tale after buying car

It’s a brutal time for the auto industry, and in turn, car buyers. Pickings are slim, prices are high, and a Montgomery Co. learned just how frustrating the market can be right now.

Rising COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County among 19-year-olds and younger

Nearly 30 percent of the new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County are being seen in people 19-years-old and younger, according to FOX 5's Bob Barnard.

Students evacuated from Montgomery County school bus after stuck in sink hole caused by water break

Several students were evacuated from a school bus in Montgomery County Wednesday morning after the vehicle drove into a sink hole that was likely caused by a water main break, officials said.

Montgomery County to work on COVID-19 vaccine plan for kids

Leaders in Montgomery County are beginning to address plans to vaccinate children now that Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for kids ages 5 to 11.

Poolesville holds one of the largest national drive electric events

One of the largest National Drive Electric Week events raising awareness about going electric, was held Saturday in Poolesville, Maryland.

Some Montgomery County teachers fear losing jobs over exemptions for masks, vaccines

Dozens of teachers within Montgomery County Public Schools claim that their job might be in jeopardy if they don’t get vaccinated against COVID-19 and/or wear a mask.