DC region seeing spike in car thefts, carjackings: police
The D.C. region is seeing a spree of car thefts and carjackings.
Frustrations high among business owners, parents in Montgomery County
Frustrations are high among business owners and parents in Montgomery County. They’re still wondering why the county can’t move into phase 3 of reopening if many of the metrics are pointing in the right direction.
Montgomery County approves bill prohibiting outdoor release of helium-filled latex, mylar balloons
Montgomery County lawmakers approved legislation prohibiting the outdoor release of helium-filled latex and mylar balloons.
Montgomery County parents, student-athletes push for fall sports with rally while county continues to hold off
Even with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan giving the green light to kids to be able to play fall sports again, Montgomery County is continuing to hold off.
Watchdog group demands more community transparency after 61 MCPS employees test positive for COVID-19
A parent watchdog group in Montgomery County is asking why their school district didn’t tell the public about positive COVID-19 cases occurring within the school system.
Bethesda Catholic school implements virtual learning after COVID-19 case confirmed
A Catholic school in Bethesda has implemented virtual learning for its students after a teacher tested positive for COVID-19.
Worker injured in RIO balcony collapse, Montgomery County emergency officials say
A worker suffered what officials described as traumatic injuries when a third-floor balcony collapsed at the RIO Washingtonian center in Gaithersburg Friday afternoon.
Montgomery County school district officials notify employees they may potentially return in 45 days
Montgomery County Public Schools officials issued a notification to employees that they may potentially return to in-person education in 45 days.
Rockville voids pet store license after FOX 5 report
The City of Rockville has yanked the license of a pet shop it says is operating in violation of state law.
Man dead after shooting in Friendship Heights, second victim found in Montgomery County: DC police
A man is dead after he was shot in Friendship Heights Thursday evening.
Xbox announces Bethesda Softworks acquisition
Microsoft confirmed on Monday that it has acquired Maryland-based video-game publisher Bethesda Softworks – the company behind popular titles including Skyrim and Fallout.
Virginia man charged with rape, assault of woman he met on dating app
A 23-year-old woman in Montgomery County who thought she was going on a date, ended up getting sexually assaulted by the person she met up with.
Montgomery County votes to allow alcohol in 9 parks
The Montgomery County Planning Board voted Thursday to allow alcohol in nine parks starting a week from today.
Man sentenced to life in prison for selling crack offers unique perspective to Montgomery County task force
A man sentenced to life for selling crack in the 1990s is out of prison and part of a Montgomery County task force that’s doing a top to bottom review of the police department.
Montgomery County parents, kids say they’re spending more time on troubleshooting than virtual learning
Three weeks after the virtual start to schools, some parents in Montgomery County said Tuesday, there is more tech troubleshooting occurring than actual learning.
64-year-old man assaulted while riding bicycle on Rock Creek Trail in Montgomery County
A 64-year-old man was seriously injured over the weekend when he was pushed off of his bicycle by another person while riding on the Rock Creek Trail in Kensington. The incident was captured on camera.
DC region teachers continue to grapple with remote learning challenges
Families across the D.C. area who are being forced to juggle a full-time job, in addition to their child’s virtual classes are taking several opportunities to sound off about their frustrations. Some are expressing them online – or directing them toward school officials.
Snow day no more: MCPS says virtual learning may replace inclement weather closures
Students who typically wear their pajamas inside out in hopes of the coveted snow day may be disappointed after the threat of the pandemic ends.
Residents in Montgomery County neighborhood push back against turning home into crematorium
The idea of turning a house into a crematorium in a Montgomery County neighborhood is getting major push back from some people who live nearby.
Montgomery County police ID victims in deadly Gaithersburg crash; say speed may have been a factor
Montgomery County police have released the identities of two victims who were killed in a crash in Gaithersburg Wednesday evening.