Takoma Park’s Bienvenido Martinez Earns Emmy for Camera Work in Fentanyl Documentary
Takoma Park City TV video photojournalist Bienvenido Martinez won an Emmy Award for his camera work in a documentary about the fentanyl crisis.
Maryland SHA to Host July 31 Open House on Georgia Ave. & 16th St. Projects
The Maryland State Highway Administration has scheduled a July 31 open house to provide updates on the Georgia Ave. safety and accessibility and 16th St. protected bike lane projects.
Marc Yamada Takes Oath as Montgomery County’s 18th Police Chief
Marc Yamada was sworn in as the 18th Chief of Police for Montgomery County on Monday in a ceremony attended by his wife and two of his four children.
Minimum Wage Rises in Montgomery County as New Maryland Laws Start Today
Hundreds of new laws and a hike in vehicle registration fees went into effect in Maryland today, as well as a minimum wage increase in Montgomery County.
Metro Announces New Red Line Shuttle Schedule: Travel Times, Congestion to Improve Starting Monday
Metro will tweak its free shuttle bus service on Monday to speed up travel and reduce congestion in downtown Silver Spring during summer Red Line construction.
Metro Fare Hike Takes Effect Sunday: What Commuters Need to Know
Metro fares will increase on Sunday before the transit agency’s new budget takes effect on July 1.
Pride in the Plaza Offers Family Fun Celebration, Resources to Uplift Community
Montgomery County’s fourth annual Pride in the Plaza is Sunday at Veterans Plaza, featuring food, a family fun area, a resource fair, the finale of Drag Duels and much more.
Takoma Red Line Station to Reopen Early with Upgraded Amenities
The Takoma station on Metro’s Red Line will reopen on Friday morning, two days ahead of schedule.
Montgomery County Public Libraries Go Digital with New Card Registration System
Montgomery County Public Libraries has launched an online system for obtaining full-service digital library cards and adding them to smartphone digital wallets.
Heat Wave Alert: Montgomery Parks Closing Outdoor Facilities This Weekend
Montgomery Parks will temporarily close several outdoor amenities due to this weekend’s dangerous heat wave forecast.
Local Facebook Groups Report Increase in Event Ticket Scams
Local Facebook groups are warning concertgoers about a recent scam involving unusually low-priced event tickets due to the seller’s supposed “emergency.”
Gov. Wes Moore Issues Preparedness Declaration Amid Maryland Heat Wave
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a potentially dangerous heat wave expected this weekend and into next week.