Police-Involved Deaths To Get Independent Investigations

The Montgomery County Council has adopted a law that requires an independent investigation into any police officer-involved death.

Electric Bikes, Scooters May Soon Be Allowed On Some Park Trails

Montgomery Parks wants to launch a six-month pilot program that would allow electric bicycle and electric scooter users on certain trails.

Gas Company Criticized For Denying Role In Deadly Blast: Navarro

Washington Gas denies its role in the deadly explosion at a Silver Spring apartment complex that killed seven in 2016.

Crackdown On Housing Code Violations Targeted By Montgomery Co.

Montgomery County launched a new database in an effort to crack down on multifamily housing code violations and protect tenants' rights.

County Executive Marc Elrich To Host Online Chat For Residents

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be hosting an online forum for residents on Thursday, March 14.

MD State Senate Hears Testimony On Physician-Assisted Suicide

On Tuesday, the state Senate heard testimony on a bill that would let terminally ill patients take their own lives with lethal drugs.

Snow Closes Montgomery County Government Offices

Montgomery County government offices, and most of its facilities, are closed on Wednesday. Feb. 20, due to inclement weather.

'Death With Dignity' Bill Returns To Annapolis For Fourth Time

A bill that would make Maryland the seventh state to let dying patients take their own lives with lethal drugs has returned to Annapolis.

Rep. Raskin's Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Silver Spring

Rep. Jamie Raskin's staff will be holding remote office hours in Silver Spring to help his constituents navigate government services.

Sound Off On Proposed Metro Improvements On Feb. 21

At the town hall on Feb. 21, Metro will present its proposed service improvements, which include ending the Silver Spring turnback.

MD State Senator Will Deploy To Afghanistan Before End Of Session

Maryland state Sen. William Smith Jr., D-Montgomery, will deploy to Afghanistan before the end of the General Assembly session.

Free Dinner For Federal Workers In Silver Spring

On Feb. 8, there will be a free community dinner and resource fair for federal workers impacted by the government shutdown.

Union Feeds 400 Furloughed Feds During Government Shutdown

Last week, the Amalgamated Transit Union provided free food for furloughed federal workers during the government shutdown.

County Exec Seeks Residents' Input At Budget Forums (ICYMI)

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be holding a series of budget forums across Montgomery County starting Monday, Jan. 14.

Government Shutdown Rally To Be Held Jan. 9 In Silver Spring

Rep. Jamie Raskin is expected to join Democratic lawmakers and union leaders for government shutdown protest on Jan. 9 in Silver Spring.

Potluck For Workers Idled By Shutdown Hosted By Council Member

On Friday, Jan. 11, residents are invited to attend and bring a food to share with workers who are affected by the government shutdown.

County Exec Marc Elrich Seeks Residents' Input At Budget Forums

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be holding a series of budget forums across Montgomery County starting Monday, Jan. 14.

Montgomery County Government, Facilities Will Be Open Wednesday

The Montgomery County government and its facilities will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 5.

Public Forums To Be Held By County Exec-Elect Elrich In November

Montgomery County Executive-Elect Marc Elrich will hold five listening sessions for residents this November.

Protestors Hold Silver Spring Rally To Protect Mueller Probe

Activists held a rally Thursday night in Silver Spring to support Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

Activists Plan Protests In Montgomery Co To Protect Mueller Probe

Protests will be held in Silver Spring and Rockville on Nov. 8 to rally around Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

​Montgomery County 2018 Election Results​

Check out who won and lost in the Montgomery County race on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Montgomery Co. Election Results: Marc Elrich Is New County Exec

Democrat Marc Elrich wins three-way race for Montgomery County executive on Nov. 6. Elrich will replace retiring Democrat Ike Leggett.

Montgomery County Voters Say They Want Change

Montgomery County voters said they were dissatisfied with the current state of politics and wanted a change.

Montgomery County Council Race: At-Large Candidates, Issues

Voters will elect nine Montgomery County council members on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Comedian Dave Chappelle To Stump For Ben Jealous On Saturday

Dave Chappelle, a Silver Spring native, will appear with the Democratic nominee for governor at events in Silver Spring and College Park.

'Baby Trump' Blimp Could Fly Over DC, Maryland

It's a bird. It's a plane. Or is it a "Baby Trump" float flying over DC? That's what one Silver Spring resident hopes.

Maryland Moves To Block Citizenship Question On 2020 Census

"People of all different backgrounds built America, and we need to go forward, not backwards,” said Delegate Maricé Morales, D-Montgomery.

Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Taxi Robbery In Silver Spring

Police are searching for a suspect who attempted to rob a taxi driver in Silver Spring.

Montgomery County Students To Meet With Florida Shooting Victims

Rep. Jamie Raskin has organized an event for students to meet survivors from the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Labor Day 2017: What's Closed, What's Open In Silver Spring

Here's a roundup of what's open and what's closed on Labor Day.

Former Refugee Announces Run For Montgomery County Council At-Large Seat

Silver Spring resident Hoan Dang promises to fix the "lack of affordable housing, school overcrowding and traffic congestion" in the county.

Montgomery County Executive Reaffirms Commitment To Paris Agreement

County Executive Ike Leggett is one of over 1,000 people who signed a letter promising their continued ambitious action on climate change.

Mother Of 'Free-Range Kids' To Run For Montgomery County Council

Danielle Luttenberg Meitiv, who faced scrutiny in 2015 for letting her children walk home alone, will run for county council in 2018.

Montgomery County Announces Citizenship Initiative

The county launched a Citizenship Initiative to promote and help eligible residents in Montgomery County become U.S. citizens.

Salvadoran Consulate Building Relocates To Silver Spring

County Executive Ike Leggett joined Minister of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador H.E. Hugo Martínez to celebrate the new location.

$5.4B Budget Would Hire More Cops, Boost Montgomery County School Spending

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett released his Recommended FY18 Operating Budget of $5.4 billion for the 2018 fiscal year.

Top Maryland Politicians Hold Anti-Trump Town Hall In Silver Spring

Sunday's forum is called "How the People and Congress can stop a lawless President."

Muslim/Jewish Unity Vigil in Silver Spring Thursday Night

Muslim and Jewish women will lead a unity vigil Thursday night in Silver Spring to protest President Donald Trump's policies.

Trump Travel Ban Faces Lawsuit From ACLU, Maryland Refugee Group

The ACLU, Maryland group that resettles refugees has sued to strike down President Trump's travel ban, saying it illegally targets Muslims.