Government 02-16-22 Government 02-16-22 Zoning change could speed up county’s review process for biohealth facilities Further changes in review process, financial incentives considered
Coronavirus 01-15-222022-01-15T11:00:56-05:00 Coronavirus 01-15-222022-01-15T11:00:56-05:00 Tens of thousands of people scoop up take-home coronavirus test kits in first week Officials expect to have more limited test distribution at sites next week due to demand
Police & Fire 01-14-222022-01-22T15:16:19-05:00 Police & Fire 01-14-222022-01-22T15:16:19-05:00 Gaithersburg woman charged in connection with December shooting Police allege she was with a man who shot a Germantown man in head
Transit 01-12-22 Transit 01-12-22 Purple Line project will open four-and-a-half years later and cost another $1.4 billion, state estimates Project has been delayed over disputes with prior contractor
News 01-12-222022-01-12T01:28:47-05:00 News 01-12-222022-01-12T01:28:47-05:00 Toomey has concerns about Raskin as top Fed regulator Plus: Library system cancels Saturday’s in-person comic convention events; COVID-19 forces county alcohol stores to scale back hours
Politics 01-06-222022-03-06T13:32:16-05:00 Politics 01-06-222022-03-06T13:32:16-05:00 County executive candidates debate housing, renter protections in online forum County executive candidates debate housing, renter protections in online forum
Coronavirus 01-05-22 Coronavirus 01-05-22 County working to set up more COVID-19 testing options Germantown will have mass testing site; libraries will offer take-home tests
Dine 01-02-222022-01-05T09:57:33-05:00 Dine 01-02-222022-01-05T09:57:33-05:00 Amici Miei Ristorante in Rockville has permanently closed Owner cites financial challenges from pandemic
Police & Fire 12-31-212021-12-31T15:03:56-05:00 Police & Fire 12-31-212021-12-31T15:03:56-05:00 Man fatally shot by officers in Silver Spring identified by AG’s office Four Montgomery County officers who fired shots were also identified
Police & Fire 12-31-212022-01-04T01:10:20-05:00 Police & Fire 12-31-212022-01-04T01:10:20-05:00 Montgomery County hits three-decade high for homicides There had been 35 through Thursday, according to police
Opinion 12-31-212022-01-04T01:11:27-05:00 Opinion 12-31-212022-01-04T01:11:27-05:00 Opinion: Advocacy is good, but a plan to combat climate change takes time, effort Passionate protesters need perspective
News 12-31-212022-01-04T01:03:05-05:00 News 12-31-212022-01-04T01:03:05-05:00 Bank teller recognizes armed robber who lowers face mask, police say Plus: Nebel Street Homeless Shelter project delayed; Along Purple Line, worries about higher rents
Coronavirus 12-30-21 Coronavirus 12-30-21 Elrich administration unveils vaccine passport proposal for businesses If Board of Health acts by then, proposal would take effect Jan. 21
Police & Fire 12-30-21 Police & Fire 12-30-21 Man facing arson charges related to multiple fires, attempts in Silver Spring area Places included bank, gas stations, according to Fire & Rescue official
Schools 12-30-212022-02-14T17:21:22-05:00 Schools 12-30-212022-02-14T17:21:22-05:00 Recent crimes at schools renew debate over stationing police officers there Some say officers help keep schools safe, but critics want mental health focus instead
Government 12-30-212022-01-10T10:12:00-05:00 Government 12-30-212022-01-10T10:12:00-05:00 With new year coming, pandemic-related issues paramount for County Council leadership Council will also work on environmental, economic development measures
Government 12-30-212021-12-30T17:03:32-05:00 Government 12-30-212021-12-30T17:03:32-05:00 Property values up about 11% in latest Montgomery County reassessment Residential properties up, on average, slightly more than commercial properties
Schools 12-30-212021-12-30T21:15:58-05:00 Schools 12-30-212021-12-30T21:15:58-05:00 UPDATED: MCPS holding to plan for in-person learning as classes resume in January Officials still reviewing updated isolation guidance from CDC
Dine 12-30-212022-01-04T04:03:53-05:00 Dine 12-30-212022-01-04T04:03:53-05:00 Ten Montgomery County eateries that opened in 2021 Despite continuation of pandemic, business improved from 2020
News 12-30-212021-12-30T01:25:08-05:00 News 12-30-212021-12-30T01:25:08-05:00 Library system to delay restoration of Sunday hours Plus: Residents encouraged to fill out community survey; Animal rescue experiencing overflow of pregnant dogs, puppies