Doctor Advises to be Aware of Summer Health Threats
The summer months are nearly upon us. More and more people will spend their time outdoors. Some will sunbathe, while others will hike or do other forms of exercise. Unlike… Read More
May 2024
Mother Pleads Guilty to Abuse, Neglect of Adopted Children
Damascus resident Lora Loethen has been convicted on one count of second-degree child abuse and five counts of child neglect. Loethen entered a guilty plea on Thursday in the Circuit… Read More
Montgomery College Offers $1,000 Scholarship to County Residents
Montgomery College (MC) is offering a $1,000 tuition scholarship to Montgomery County residents who graduate high school in spring 2024. Eligible students must enroll in at least six credit hours… Read More
County Funding and Shepherd’s Table Make Sure Children Aren’t Hungry
Some of the people fighting child hunger in Montgomery County got to meet the students who take their free dinners home. Staff at Shepherd’s Table, the Montgomery County Food Council… Read More
Play Ball: Big Train Baseball Ready for 25th Season
Baseball fans who want to avoid the crowd, time commitment and prices of Major League Baseball games have a great alternative right here in Montgomery County. Bethesda Big Train is… Read More
Live Summer Music Series Returns to Downtown Bethesda
The sounds of live music return to downtown Bethesda with a series of free outdoor concerts every Friday evening during the summer. Sponsored by the Bethesda Urban Partnership (BUP), the… Read More
Preparing Kids/Teens for Sports Tryouts and the Outcomes
With the spring season for youth sports and the school year getting close to wrapping up, kids and teens are getting ready for some impending changes in routine. In addition,… Read More
Penalties Increased to Curb Street Racing
Beginning Saturday, drivers participating in street racing and exhibition driving face more serious penalties. Under a new Maryland law, these drivers will now face mandatory court appearances, up to one… Read More
SPIRIT Club Gym Prioritizes Inclusive Culture
A small orange dot placed by personal trainer Dion Peak sits in the middle of the SPIRIT Club gym in Kensington. Peak accompanies his client as she slowly encircles the… Read More
12-Year-Old Crowned National Spelling Bee Champ
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old speller from Tampa, Florida, was crowned champion of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the competition’s second spell-off to date Thursday night. The 2024… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 31, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, May 31, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Ride On Food Drive: The county’s 31st Annual “Give and Ride… Read More
Councilmembers Get Feedback on Agritourism Development, Overnight Stays at Farms
Earlier this year Councilmember Natalie Fani-Gonzalez introduced a bill to help develop “agritourism” in the western county’s Ag Reserve. The bill would allow for overnight outdoor stays at farms that… Read More