Off-duty police officer and off-duty firefighter rescue occupants from Montgomery County house fire

An off-duty police officer and an off-duty firefighter helped rescue several people from a burning house in Montgomery County. Officials say the fire was reported between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Stanley Lane in the Colesville area.

Work to replace pipes in Montgomery Village neighborhood to begin soon weeks after water main break

Nearly six weeks since a massive water main break destroyed a Montgomery County townhouse, the water company for the area says the 48-year-old pipe that burst will be replaced, but there are no plans yet for a broader pipe replacement project in the community.

How firefighters battle flames in extreme heat

FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal talked to firefighters about how they beat the heat in extreme temperatures. 

Action taken against Montgomery County cop who used N-word, police say

Montgomery County Police have released new information about an officer who was recorded using the N-word. It happened during an encounter with four African American men outside a McDonald's in May.

Montgomery County Public Schools facing a substitute teacher shortage

One of the top school districts in the country is one step closer to lowering the educational requirements applicants need to become a substitute teacher.

MCPS facing a substitute teacher shortage
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One of the top school districts in the country is one step closer to lowering the educational requirements applicants need to become a substitute teacher.

Montgomery County Police warn residents to be careful when picking up online purchases in-person

These days, people buy everything online, from clothes to phones to furniture, but Montgomery County police are warning residents to be especially careful when picking up those purchases in person.

Montgomery County police officer charged after violent arrest caught on camera
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A Montgomery County police officer who was suspended after he was recorded driving his knee into the back of a handcuffed suspect?s head is facing criminal charges.

Montgomery County officer who drove knee into head of handcuffed suspect charged
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A Montgomery County police officer who was suspended after he was recorded driving his knee into the back of a handcuffed suspect?s head is facing criminal charges.

Crews working to repair roadways throughout area
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Crews are still working to repair a washed out roadway in Potomac that cut off access to about 70 homes on Monday as flooding pummeled the D.C. area.

Video shows Silver Spring chase suspect driving on sidewalk, nearly hitting pedestrians
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Terrifying video shows a suspect nearly striking multiple pedestrians on a sidewalk in Montgomery County while leading police on a chase in a stolen van, according to officials.

Germantown | Zip Trip: Gingerfunk All-Stars
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Michael Wilber and the rest of Gingerfunk All-Stars came out to the Fox 5 Zip Trip to Germantown at the BlackRock Center for the Arts.

Via ridesharing app to help with transportation in Montgomery County
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Getting around in Montgomery County is about to get a lot easier. The county is introducing a pilot program where riders can use the ridesharing app Via to help supplement its public transportation system.

Man facing up to 15 years for bus-ride robbery
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Prosecutors say karma could be the reason a Montgomery County man is now facing up to 15 years in prison for a bus-ride robbery.

Girls confront boys who rated their looks
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A group of teen girls from Montgomery County found out about a list circulating at school that rated their looks, so they decided to take action and confront the male students who made it.