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Teen to Serve 18 Months For Gold Bar Scam of 82-Year-Old
A 19-year-old from New York was sentenced to prison Thursday for a gold bar scam targeting an 82-year-old. Zhenyong Weng was sentenced to serve 18 months, according to the Montgomery… Read More
County Taking it ‘Day by Day’ Since Trump’s Executive Orders
As communities process recent executive orders from President Donald Trump, county residents are told that many changes do not immediately take effect. In regard to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)… Read More
Health Expert: What to Expect From Trump Administration’s Potential Changes to U.S. Health Policy
President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated significant changes to U.S. health policies. The administration has expressed intentions to modify or repeal sections of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) potentially affecting… Read More
Tres Hombres Adultos Arrestados y Acusados de Robo
Detectives de la Sección de Ejecución de Delitos Automovilísticos (ACES) del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery arrestaron y acusaron a Russell Bowie, Jr., de 32 años, de Silver… Read More
Silver Spring Man Arrested on Firearms Charges After Multi-Agency Investigation
Police arrested Kofi Aidoo, 32, of Silver Spring on firearms-related charges, including prohibited possession of a firearm. The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD), Prince George’s County Police, and the… Read More
Free Virtual Event Showcases Resources for Older Adults
Montgomery County’s Commission on Aging (COA) will host a free virtual event on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. The event will highlight programs and resources designed to… Read More
Van Hollen Raises Questions of Rights for Civil Servants
A long-held meme says a civil service job is a job for life. The Trump Administration appears to be challenging that concept with Schedule Policy/Career, formerly known as Schedule F.… Read More
Hombre se Declara Culpable de un Accidente en 2023 en el que Murieron Dos Adolescentes
Un hombre se declaró culpable de un accidente en North Bethesda que dejó sin vida a dos adolescentes en 2023. Jean-Pierre Velasco, de 21 años, de Wheaton, se declaró culpable… Read More
Jan. 24–26 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Discover a weekend of entertainment, learning, and community spirit in Montgomery County, Jan. 24–27. Friday, Jan. 24 Brookside Gardens Winter Tour Wheaton Explore Brookside Gardens during winter with a garden… Read More
Man Pleads Guilty in 2023 Crash That Killed 2 Teens
A man pleaded guilty in a single-vehicle crash in North Bethesda that killed two teens in 2023. Jean-Pierre Velasco, 21, of Wheaton, pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter by… Read More
Elrich: El Condado No Obstruirá los Arrestos de ICE
El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, dijo que los líderes harán lo que puedan para mantener a las personas seguras, pero el condado de Montgomery no obstruirá los arrestos realizados… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Jan. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: Committee meetings. Committee meetings are televised live on County Cable Montgomery or streaming live at… Read More