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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Montgomery County Public Schools student shows a gun during online learning session

On Monday morning, Montgomery County Public Schools sent a notice out to the entire MCPS community following an incident last week, where police confirm a student showed a gun during an online learning session.

Montgomery County public school system launches remote learning Monday

Montgomery County Public School leaders cautioned parents and students to have patience as Maryland’s largest and most diverse public school system launched remote learning on Monday for its more than 165,000 students.