Montgomery County considering COVID-19 vaccine passport proposal

The Montgomery County Council is considering a proposal for a COVID-19 vaccine passport that would be required for patrons to enter bars, restaurants and other businesses.

FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Montgomery County sheds light on public schools' 5% guidance controversy

In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Director of Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Dr. Raymond Crowel, provided more insight behind MCPS’ abrupt decision to change the COVID-19 policy last week, which focused on a 5% COVID-19 positive case metric for guidance.

Montgomery County offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits to residents

Montgomery County residents can pick up free, rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits at any Montgomery County Public Library beginning Monday.

Montgomery County parents speak out on district's handling of COVID-19 at town hall

County Councilman Tom Hucker hosted a town hall for Montgomery County Public School parents Sunday afternoon, discussing the district's latest response to COVID-19.

Silver Spring drive-by shooting injures 19-year-old recording music video; second teen victim possible

A 19-year-old was injured in a drive-by shooting on Thursday in Silver Spring while recording a music video and a second 15-year-old victim could also be connected to the incident, Montgomery County Police say.

Montgomery County parents, teachers frustrated by COVID spikes, staffing shortages

Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves. 

More than half of Montgomery County Public Schools showing COVID-19 'outbreak'

Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.

Montgomery County Public Schools testing new system to curb COVID-19 threat

Montgomery County Public Schools is testing out a new system to curb the COVID-19 risk as they announced Tuesday that 11 schools will close for 14 days starting on Jan. 5 due to the virus.

Montgomery County AA leader being investigated for sexual assault of chapter member

An Alcoholics Anonymous group leader is being investigated for allegedly sexually assaulting a member of his chapter, according to Montgomery County Police. 

Montgomery County Executive calls on state for emergency declaration as vaccine passport considered

Legislation is being finalized as of Wednesday in Montgomery County concerning a possible vaccine passport as healthcare workers in the state are navigating a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases.

Silver Spring woman Peggy Camp celebrates 102nd birthday

A person is dead after authorities say they fired on police early Wednesday morning in Montgomery County.

Human remains identified as Silver Spring woman missing since 2018

Montgomery County police have positively identified human remains found in April 2021 as a woman who went missing in August 2018.

Montgomery County leaders pushing for vaccine passport

On the heels of D.C.’s decision to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, events and gyms, Montgomery County leaders are pushing to follow suit.

Three teens accused of killing man in Bethesda stairwell appear in court

In Maryland, three teenagers accused of killing a man in a Bethesda shopping center appeared in court virtually for a bond heading.