Leaders in DC’s Maryland, Virginia suburbs looking to delay local reopening
Governors in both Maryland and Virginia have said they may take some steps toward reopening as soon as this week. But leaders in both Northern Virginia and Maryland’s D.C. suburbs are saying, “Not so fast.”
Body camera footage shows fatal police-involved shooting in Montgomery County
Police have released body camera footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting this week in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County officials taking steps to address COVID-19 in senior facilities
Montgomery County is now taking its own steps to fight COVID-19 on the senior citizen-front.
Melania Trump donates 150 boxed lunches to Maryland children's hospital
First lady Melania Trump donated 150 boxed lunches this week to patients and staff at a Maryland children’s hospital amid the coronavirus pandemic, a White House official said.
Multiple Maryland counties sue e-cigarette maker Juul
Three Maryland counties have filed lawsuits against the e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc., arguing the company intentionally marketed its products to underage customers and contributed to a youth vaping epidemic, according to the court filings.
Lawsuit claims football player was sexually assaulted inside Seneca Valley High School
On September 17, 2018, six weeks before the highly publicized cases at Damascus High School, court documents claim a freshman football player was sexually assaulted inside a school locker room.
Shoppers stocking up on meat as Trump orders processing plants to remain open amid pandemic
In an effort to avoid empty shelves from the grocery stores to local butcher shops, President Trump is classifying meat processing as a critical infrastructure.
Montgomery County Board of Education to weigh semester grade option
The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to vote May 12 on whether MCPS students should have the option to request a semester grade as the county continues to weight how to measure education under this unprecedented Coronavirus shutdown.
Gaithersburg daycare uses a little ingenuity to remain open during coronavirus crisis
The governor's order in March came like a shockwave.
Parents fighting to keep Montgomery County private school open post-coronavirus
After a Montgomery County private school announced it will close for good due to financial strain from the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are doing everything possible to keep the doors open.
Maryland mom dies of COVID-19 before meeting newborn
A Maryland community is grieving after a pregnant woman contracted COVID-19 and passed away before meeting her newborn son.
New COVID-19 testing sites open in Wheaton, Germantown
Two additional COVID-19 testing sites have already opened or will soon open in Montgomery County, health officials announced Tuesday.
Some small businesses say ‘no’ to Paycheck Protection Program funding
The Paycheck Protection Program ran out of its $349 billion fund in just two weeks. Recently, the Senate passed an additional $300 billion in funding for the program.
Montgomery County police searching for missing Silver Spring man with cognitive disorder
Police in Montgomery County are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing man from Silver Spring.
Montgomery County lawmakers propose temporary ban on raising rents
As so many of us face hard times financially because of the coronavirus pandemic, the last thing we need is to pay more for is housing.
Family displaced after vehicle smashes into Montgomery County home, flees the scene, police say
Authorities are searching for the driver of a vehicle who crashed into a Montgomery County home early Tuesday morning and fled the scene.
Shoppers must wear masks in Montgomery County starting Monday, officials say
Starting on Monday, April 13, shoppers in Montgomery County will be required to wear face coverings while in grocery stores, pharmacies and other retail establishments, according to health officials.
Montgomery County biotech company working on COVID-19 vaccine
A biotech company in Montgomery County says it's ready to start taking its coronavirus vaccine program to a new phase earlier than they expected, as the company is still working on securing more funding and support for the program.
Maryland Governor says state is launching ‘strike teams’ to support nursing homes
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan gave the state’s residents a look at how it’s preparing for the anticipated surge in coronavirus case Tuesday when he toured a field hospital in Baltimore.
Senior Planet Montgomery offering virtual Zoom training classes for seniors
In Montgomery County, senior citizens are adjusting to a new normal amid the coronavirus outbreak.