Injured DiCello’s Olympic Hopes Dashed
Boyds native Kayla DiCello saw her 2024 Olympic hopes abruptly end when she injured her Achilles during her vault at the U.S. Olympic Trials. DiCello was taken off in a… Read More
June 2024
Joan Jett Loves Rock ‘n’ Roll…and the Orioles
Former Rockville resident and Wheaton High School alum Joan Jett is having a busy weekend back in her old stomping grounds. The singer, known for her hits “I Love Rock… Read More
Groups Speak Out Against Chief Jones’ New Job with County Public Schools
Although retiring Police Chief Marcus Jones hasn’t started his new role as Chief of Security and Compliance for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), several groups are speaking out against his… Read More
MCPL’s Contemporary Conversations Features Anti-Racist Educator Tim Wise
The Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Contemporary Conversations series continues with Tim Wise on Thursday, July 11. The free event, titled “On Race, Class, and Privilege: An Evening with Tim… Read More
Local Politicians Weigh In on Presidential Debate
Local political leaders weighed in on the first presidential debate for this year’s election between current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. “Yes, President Biden stumbled last night.… Read More
In New Position, Jones Aims to Clarify Role of Officers in Schools
In his new position with the school system, Police Chief Marcus Jones aims to clarify the role of police in schools. Jones will retire from the county police department next… Read More
New School Superintendent Brings Rhyming Flair to the Job
If his work in Stafford County, Va. is any indication of things to come, new Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor is ready to get into a… Read More
Boost Your Home Improvements with Tax Credits
For many homeowners, summer means it’s time to tackle home improvement projects. By investing in certain energy-efficient updates, taxpayers not only can lower their power bills but also can score… Read More
Explore Montgomery History During 25th Annual Heritage Days Festival
The 25th annual Heritage Days festival will take place this weekend, celebrating Montgomery County’s historic, cultural, and outdoor recreation sites. The event, scheduled for Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June… Read More
Olney Man Sentenced to 55 Years for Restaurant Shooting
Michael Boyd. Jr, 40, of Olney, was sentenced Wednesday to 55 years in prison in connection with a shooting outside Sole D’Italia restaurant in the 14300 block of Layhill Road… Read More
2 of 3 Suspects Charged With Armed Carjacking, Robbery
Ruben Ramirez, of Laurel, 19, and Darrell Alvin Brown, 20, of Germantown, have been arrested and charged with an armed carjacking and robbery they allegedly committed on Tuesday in Silver… Read More
July 1 Marks Start of New Laws, Fees
The beginning of July means an increase in the minimum wage, Metro fares, tobacco taxes and car registration fees as well as a ban on sales of gas-powered leaf blowers.… Read More