Montgomery County pausing data center permits for 6 months
Montgomery County leaders announced a months-long moratorium on permitting for new data centers throughout the county on Friday.
Montgomery County leaders announced a months-long moratorium on permitting for new data centers throughout the county on Friday.
Father, daughter charged with attempted murder in stabbing
A father and daughter who were wanted in connection with a stabbing in Silver Spring have been arrested and charged with attempted murder, according to Montgomery County police.
A father and daughter who were wanted in connection with a stabbing in Silver Spring have been arrested and charged with attempted murder, according to Montgomery County police.
Woman killed by fallen tree in Montgomery County
A woman was killed by a falling tree in a Maryland state park Thursday night, park officials confirmed to FOX 5 DC.
A woman was killed by a falling tree in a Maryland state park Thursday night, park officials confirmed to FOX 5 DC.
2 women charged with murdering Silver Spring mom arrested in Ohio
Two women charged with murdering a woman in a Silver Spring senior living community last month were arrested in Ohio, police announced Thursday.
Two women charged with murdering a woman in a Silver Spring senior living community last month were arrested in Ohio, police announced Thursday.
Montgomery County considers new 100-yard firearms restriction
Montgomery County leaders are considering a new firearms restriction that would prohibit Maryland wear-and-carry permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including parks, schools, government buildings, libraries, hospitals, and places of worship with one narrow exception.
Montgomery County leaders are considering a new firearms restriction that would prohibit Maryland wear-and-carry permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including parks, schools, government buildings, libraries, hospitals, and places of worship with one narrow exception.
Ghost gun debate at center of Montgomery County hearing
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday on a proposed update to Montgomery County’s gun control law, as county leaders move to revise restrictions on ghost guns and firearms near public gatherings after portions of the existing law were struck down by Maryland’s highest court.
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday on a proposed update to Montgomery County’s gun control law, as county leaders move to revise restrictions on ghost guns and firearms near public gatherings after portions of the existing law were struck down by Maryland’s highest court.
Multiple Metro workers injured in electrical incident at Medical Center
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue are responding to the Medical Center Metro station on Rockville Pike after an electrical explosion-like incident Monday morning.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue are responding to the Medical Center Metro station on Rockville Pike after an electrical explosion-like incident Monday morning.
Truck crashes into Gaithersburg church
A Montgomery County church that serves hundreds of families each week is cleaning up after a pickup truck crashed into the building, causing significant structural damage.
A Montgomery County church that serves hundreds of families each week is cleaning up after a pickup truck crashed into the building, causing significant structural damage.
Manhunt underway for 2 women charged with murder of mother in Silver Spring
A massive manhunt is underway tonight for two women accused of first-degree murder after a 67-year-old woman was found dead inside a Silver Spring senior living community.
A massive manhunt is underway tonight for two women accused of first-degree murder after a 67-year-old woman was found dead inside a Silver Spring senior living community.
Montgomery County adopts $3.72B school budget, eliminating hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Montgomery County enacts laws limiting ICE operations amid debate
New immigration-related laws are now on the books in Montgomery County, with officials taking steps they say are designed to restrict and regulate the presence of ICE in local operations.
New immigration-related laws are now on the books in Montgomery County, with officials taking steps they say are designed to restrict and regulate the presence of ICE in local operations.
Horse rescued after leg trapped on bridge at Patuxent River State Park
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews assisted in the rescue of a horse that became trapped after its leg fell through a wooden pedestrian bridge at Patuxent River State Park.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews assisted in the rescue of a horse that became trapped after its leg fell through a wooden pedestrian bridge at Patuxent River State Park.
Man stabbed at Montgomery County apartment complex; suspect not in custody
Montgomery County police say officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Tanglewood apartments on Manchester Road.
Montgomery County police say officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Tanglewood apartments on Manchester Road.
No HazMat threat after vehicle hits liquid oxygen tank at Prince George’s care facility
Emergency crews say there is no hazardous materials threat after a vehicle struck an exterior liquid oxygen tank at a Prince George’s County assisted care facility Wednesday morning.
Emergency crews say there is no hazardous materials threat after a vehicle struck an exterior liquid oxygen tank at a Prince George’s County assisted care facility Wednesday morning.
FOX 5 Zip Trip kicks off 2026 season in Gaithersburg
FOX 5 kicked off its first Zip Trip of the year Friday, starting the summer tradition in Gaithersburg!
FOX 5 kicked off its first Zip Trip of the year Friday, starting the summer tradition in Gaithersburg!
Driver killed in crash involving tractor-trailer on I-270 in Rockville
A driver was killed Friday morning in a crash involving a tractor‑trailer on northbound I‑270 in Rockville, officials said.
A driver was killed Friday morning in a crash involving a tractor‑trailer on northbound I‑270 in Rockville, officials said.
MCPS facing $36M funding gap after county approves budget
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.
Montgomery County man charged with murdering mom arrested in North Carolina
Ricardo Colato-Salamanca was arrested in North Carolina this week days after officers said he murdered his mother in their home and drove off in her car.
Ricardo Colato-Salamanca was arrested in North Carolina this week days after officers said he murdered his mother in their home and drove off in her car.
Outdoor pools open for the summer this weekend: What you need to know
Pools across the DMV open for the season this weekend.
Pools across the DMV open for the season this weekend.
Water main break shuts down Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda
A major water main break shut down a busy stretch of Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda on Tuesday, prompting traffic disruptions, roadway damage and overnight repair work.
A major water main break shut down a busy stretch of Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda on Tuesday, prompting traffic disruptions, roadway damage and overnight repair work.