Montgomery County removes school resource officers... kind of

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s FY 2022 budget proposal, the first he says he’s doing so through an "equity lens," would impact police and the county’s school resource officer (SRO) program.

Montgomery County student athletes rally for high school football

For two weeks of fall sports, student-athletes in Montgomery County were able to play the game they love, participating in conditioning and non-contact drills.

No fans permitted at Soccer Association of Montgomery this season

Under current county guidelines, no spectators will be permitted to attend Soccer Association of Montgomery games this season, according to the youth league’s most recent statement.

Montgomery County to loosen some coronavirus restrictions on March 26 after council vote

It seems that pretty much all parts of Maryland are almost in line with the state after Governor Larry Hogan said he is lifting restrictions on restaurants, retailers, and other establishments beginning Friday at 5 p.m.

Montgomery County has yet to announce COVID-19 plans after Maryland governor orders Friday capacity lift

We expected today to find out whether Montgomery and Prince George's counties planned to go along with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's easing of capacity restrictions throughout the state on Friday evening. 

Police investigating sexual assault of 13-year-old girl on Rock Creek Trail in Kensington

Police say a juvenile female was approached from behind, wrestled to the ground and touched inappropriately while on the Rock Creek Trail in Kensington Tuesday evening. 

Video shows Gaithersburg restaurant burglar smash his way out

Montgomery County police have released surveillance video showing a suspected burglar smashing his way out of a Gaithersburg Latin American restaurant in February.

Retired Laurel police chief linked to arson crime-spree targeted stepson, investigators say

A retired Laurel City police chief who has been linked to at least a dozen fires across Maryland targeted his stepson’s home in Clarksburg three times, according to investigators.

Montgomery County Council comes out swinging over Maryland vaccine program

Montgomery County Council members took turns bashing the state COVID-19 vaccine program at their meeting Tuesday - and saved special ire for Governor Larry Hogan and Acting Secretary of Health Dennis Schrader.

Staffers heard on Zoom making comments about Montgomery County councilmember Nancy Navarro's accent

Montgomery County Councilmember and former president Nancy Navarro is calling for an investigation and action after two staffers were heard making comments about her accent during a virtual council session.

Maryland legislator slams Montgomery County for limited number of GOP representation on council

A Calvert County legislator slammed Montgomery County for not having enough Republican representation on the county council and even proposed an amendment to try and change that. This is a battle that took some state legislators by surprise.

Support grows for bill to allow beer and wine sales in all Maryland grocery stores

Right now, you cannot buy beer or wine from just about any grocery stores in Maryland but there’s an effort underway by a Montgomery County lawmaker to change that.  Delegate Lily Qi of Poolesville says it makes no sense for people to not be able to buy beer in wine in most Maryland grocery stores.  

Gaithersburg handyman gives family the 'gift of life'

You can definitely call him "Handyman of the Year." A Gaithersburg family says a friend and someone who normally handles odd jobs for them around the house, gave the Montgomery County family the gift of life.