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
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County Under Hyperthermia Alert Wednesday; Thunderstorms Possible
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Wednesday. And according to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are possible in the area with some forecast to be severe… Read More
El Jubilado Jefe de Policía Jones Será Parte de MCPS
En un anuncio sorpresa, la Junta Escolar aprobó por unanimidad al jefe de policía del condado, Marcus Jones, para un nuevo puesto como Jefe de Seguridad y Cumplimiento de las… Read More
Retiring Police Chief Jones Appointed to MCPS; New School Superintendent Appointed
In a surprise announcement, the school board unanimously approved county Police Chief Marcus Jones to a new position as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Chief of Security and Compliance Tuesday… Read More
County Issues Heat Emergency Alert Starting Saturday
The county will be under a Heat Emergency Alert beginning Saturday, June 22 and continuing through Sunday, June 23. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) issued… Read More
New Superintendent Taylor Shares Message with MCPS Community, Asks for Feedback
The newly-named superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) shared a message and feedback survey with MCPS families and staff on Tuesday. “I believe in the potential of MCPS,” Dr.… Read More
Man Convicted of Shooting Police Officer in 2003 Denied Parole
Police said a man who was convicted for shooting an officer in 2003 has been denied parole. Terrence Green shot Police Officer Kyle Olinger during a traffic stop in Silver… Read More
Quince Orchard Running Back Howard Commits to Maryland
Highly recruited Quince Orchard High School running Iverson Howard announced Tuesday that he has committed to the University of Maryland. Howard, known for his highlight reel long runs, is the… Read More
Governor Pardons More Than 175,000 Cannabis-Related Convictions
On Monday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned more than 175,000 convictions related to cannabis possession and cannabis paraphernalia. “This is about changing how both government and society view those who… Read More
Tax on Tobacco, Electronic Vaping Liquid Increases July 1
Beginning July 1, tobacco tax rates on cigarettes and other tobacco products will increase as will the sales and use tax rate on electronic smoking devices. The tax on a… Read More
Girls Flag Football Launching at MCPS
This fall, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will pilot girls’ flag football as a varsity sport. The sport will be at all 25 high schools. On Monday, MCM went to… Read More
Pride Flag Goes Up in Rockville
A Pride flag went up outside the Executive Office Building in Rockville in an annual event to mark Pride Month. County leaders raised the flag Monday for a sixth year.… Read More