Maryland’s largest school system approves an unannounced pandemic-related calendar change

Another school calendar change in our region: Montgomery County Public School’s Interim Superintendent made a request on Tuesday for 2021-2022 school calendar change that will now include a few early release days and several days chosen for system-wide closure.

Victim potentially targeted in Montgomery County armed carjacking; police investigating

Another warning to remain vigilant of your surroundings comes as Montgomery County Police investigate two recent attempted armed carjackings where in one case, police are looking into whether a victim was tracked and targeted.

Montgomery County police locate missing 1-year-old and her father in NYC

Montgomery County Police have located a missing one-year-old girl from Silver Spring, and her 28-year-old father in New York City, after being spotted by a passenger on a subway.

Montgomery County considering increasing license plate readers to combat crime

Police in Montgomery County are ramping up surveillance in the streets to help tackle dangerous driving. But, how will it affect privacy concerns?

Germantown holiday shoppers rush to help woman hit by car while loading groceries, officials say

A woman was struck by a vehicle while loading groceries into her car in a grocery store parking lot Wednesday evening and officials say multiple people came to her aid after she was struck.

Where to get your Christmas tree in the DMV amid supply shortage

Thanksgiving is here and people are already getting into the holiday spirit! According to the American Christmas Tree Association, 75% of households will get a Christmas tree. However, this year, they may be more difficult to find.

Montgomery County schools backing off employee vaccine mandate

Montgomery County Public Schools appears to be backing-off its vaccine mandate -- Maryland’s largest school district unable to afford losing any more teachers and staff as the COVID-19 pandemic worker shortages continue.

Montgomery County officials optimistic about White's Ferry's future

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation said it remains confident White’s Ferry will reopen in the new year despite the ongoing dispute between landowners on either side of the river.

Driver killed in crash on I-270 in Germantown

Authorities say the driver of a vehicle was killed early Friday morning after a collision on a busy highway in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County re-instating indoor mask mandate this weekend

On the same day that the District announced it will be lifting its indoor mask mandate, its largest suburban Maryland county announced that they will be re-instating theirs.

Chevy Chase Arts Academy music teacher accused of sexual contact with kids caught at airport: cops

A music teacher at Chevy Chase Arts Academy was caught trying to flee the country as police investigated claims that he’d had sexual contact with multiple students during their private lessons, according to the authorities.

Montgomery County elementary school students given incorrect amount of COVID-19 vaccine

Students at a Montgomery County elementary school were given an incorrect amount of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic held at the school on Wednesday, according to Montgomery County officials.