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.

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.

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.

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.

Montgomery County schools to rename middle school
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Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro talks to FOX 5 about the school district?s move to rename a middle school, as well as the county?s response to COVID-19.

Montgomery County considers allowing alcohol in select public parks

Montgomery County has a plan to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in nine county parks, which would be designed to complement its "Picnic in the Park" program encouraging outdoor, socially-distanced dining.