Montgomery County executive blasts school board after principal promoted amid harassment allegations
A Montgomery County executive is blasting the county school board for not answering questions about a school principal who was promoted despite years of sexual harassment allegations.
A Montgomery County executive is blasting the county school board for not answering questions about a school principal who was promoted despite years of sexual harassment allegations.
Man charged with arson in connection to suspicious fires in Gaithersburg
Authorities say a man is facing charges in connection with several suspicious fires that caused significant damage to buildings and vehicles in Montgomery County.
Authorities say a man is facing charges in connection with several suspicious fires that caused significant damage to buildings and vehicles in Montgomery County.
DC man faces 55 years in jail after pistol-whipping man, shooting another during fight at restaurant
A D.C. man is facing 55 years behind bars after he pistol-whipped a man and shot another when an argument escalated at a Chevy Chase restaurant.
A D.C. man is facing 55 years behind bars after he pistol-whipped a man and shot another when an argument escalated at a Chevy Chase restaurant.
Montgomery County considers making pandemic-era Streetery permanent in downtown Bethesda
The pandemic may largely be in the rearview mirror, but it appears streeteries are here to stay.
The pandemic may largely be in the rearview mirror, but it appears streeteries are here to stay.
Montgomery County passes landmark Safe Streets Act to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety
Montgomery County is making changes in the name of traffic safety.
Montgomery County is making changes in the name of traffic safety.
Montgomery County Police Chief says drone program would get police on scene faster than ever
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said the department is considering a program that would dispatch drones to 911 calls and crimes in progress.
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said the department is considering a program that would dispatch drones to 911 calls and crimes in progress.
Gas leak in Langley Park causes traffic headaches for drivers
Work to repair a gas leak in Montgomery County is causing traffic headaches for commuters.
Work to repair a gas leak in Montgomery County is causing traffic headaches for commuters.
Montgomery County to introduce bill that would increase wages for tipped employees
A bill to raise the minimum base wage for tipped workers in Montgomery County is being introduced Tuesday.
A bill to raise the minimum base wage for tipped workers in Montgomery County is being introduced Tuesday.
New trial date set for former Montgomery County elementary school teacher accused of sexually abusing students
A new trial date has been set and additional allegations have come against a former Montgomery County elementary school teacher who was convicted on multiple sexual abuse charges and was released from prison earlier.
A new trial date has been set and additional allegations have come against a former Montgomery County elementary school teacher who was convicted on multiple sexual abuse charges and was released from prison earlier.
Columbia University student dies during kayaking trip on Potomac River
A Columbia University student was killed after she became trapped under a rock while kayaking in the Potomac River over the weekend.
A Columbia University student was killed after she became trapped under a rock while kayaking in the Potomac River over the weekend.
Local police departments explore new recruiting efforts, look to Latino communities to pick up staff
Prince George’s County Police tells FOX 5 they’re planning to recruit in Puerto Rico as departments across expand their reach trying to compete for the best recruits amid staffing shortages and rising crime.
Prince George’s County Police tells FOX 5 they’re planning to recruit in Puerto Rico as departments across expand their reach trying to compete for the best recruits amid staffing shortages and rising crime.
Several suspicious fires in Gaithersburg under investigation, Montgomery County fire officials say
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue say a person of interest is in custody in connection to several suspicious fires that broke out in Gaithersburg Sunday morning, including vehicle fires and a structure fire.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue say a person of interest is in custody in connection to several suspicious fires that broke out in Gaithersburg Sunday morning, including vehicle fires and a structure fire.
Armed thieves rob shopper at gunpoint outside Wheaton Mall
Detectives in Montgomery County are looking for two people who robbed a shopper at gunpoint outside Westfield Wheaton Mall on Wednesday.
Detectives in Montgomery County are looking for two people who robbed a shopper at gunpoint outside Westfield Wheaton Mall on Wednesday.
Montgomery County council employee used funds for personal use, officials say
The Montgomery County Inspector General concluded an inquiry of misconduct by a County Council employee on Friday.
The Montgomery County Inspector General concluded an inquiry of misconduct by a County Council employee on Friday.
School community rallies around Maryland student with autism after fight caught on camera
The special needs student who was involved in a fight at a Montgomery County high school was embraced by the school's community at a football game in a show of support.
The special needs student who was involved in a fight at a Montgomery County high school was embraced by the school's community at a football game in a show of support.
Investigation into promotion of Principal Joel Beidleman finds ‘significant and troubling failures'
An investigation into a Montgomery County principal finds "significant and troubling failures" according to a report released Thursday.
An investigation into a Montgomery County principal finds "significant and troubling failures" according to a report released Thursday.
Off-duty Pentagon officer pleads guilty to second-degree murder in controversial Takoma Park shooting
A Pentagon police officer, who was off duty at the time when police say he shot and killed two people as they were driving away, is now pleading guilty to second-degree murder as part of a new plea deal.
A Pentagon police officer, who was off duty at the time when police say he shot and killed two people as they were driving away, is now pleading guilty to second-degree murder as part of a new plea deal.
2 wanted for armed robbery at Germantown 7-Eleven
Two suspects are wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a Germantown 7-Eleven, Montgomery County police say.
Two suspects are wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a Germantown 7-Eleven, Montgomery County police say.
New healthy meal and drink requirements go into effect at Montgomery County restaurants Sept. 15
Full implementation of Montgomery County's "Healthy Meals for Children" legislation will go into effect September 15.
Full implementation of Montgomery County's "Healthy Meals for Children" legislation will go into effect September 15.
Man in critical after struck by vehicle in Silver Spring
Drivers can expect delays in Silver Spring after a man was struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning.
Drivers can expect delays in Silver Spring after a man was struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning.