The County Council’s Public Safety Committee was briefed on Monday by legislative analyst Susan J. Farag about a decrease in police staffing. The Montgomery County Police Department’s officer count fell from 1,295 in 2019 to 1,101 in 2024, resulting in a loss of 194 officers over five years.
Takoma Park heavy metal band Darkest Hour and DC Brau have collaborated once again on a new beer, ‘Perpetual | Termin-Ale,’ celebrating the band’s tenth album.
MCDOT and WABA are teaming up for low-cost adult bike & e-scooter classes this spring.
County Executive Marc Elrich discussed downtown Silver Spring crime concerns at his weekly media briefing, noting that the area’s perceived crime level does not match reality.
County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Andrew Friedson, and local nonprofit leaders announced $900,000 in grants to 136 organizations vulnerable to hate crimes on Wednesday.
Montgomery County Recreation offers fun activities for youth and teens at rec centers countywide during spring break, March 25-29.
33-year-old Nickolis Williams from Wheaton could be sentenced to as long as 30 years in prison for second-degree murder tied to a 2021 fight near Odalis Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring.
Local food vlogger Vablonsky recently visited Mi La Cay in Wheaton to review their standout Maryland Chicken dish.
Dana Marlowe, founder of I Support The Girls, appeared on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ to discuss collecting and distributing bras and hygiene products for women in need.