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State Supreme Court says MoCo overstepped with gun restrictions

State Supreme Court says MoCo overstepped with gun restrictions

Case heads back to Circuit Court in Rockville for further proceedings; further litigation in federal court possible The Supreme Court of Maryland has found Montgomery County does not have the authority under state law to prohibit wear-and-carry...

Burtonsville man earns Maryland’s highest fishing honor

Burtonsville man earns Maryland’s highest fishing honor

Plus: Prominent Washington, D.C. area developer with Bethesda roots dies at 58; firefighters rescue ducklings from Sandy Spring storm drain May 5, 2026 6:01 a.m. 8:20 p.m. Hien Tram of Burtonsville has been recognized by the Maryland Department of...

Rockville house fire displaces 9, causes $400K in damage

Rockville house fire displaces 9, causes $400K in damage

Smoke alarms alerted residents, MoCo fire official says Eight adults and one child were displaced from their Rockville residence after an electrical fire caused significant damage to their single-family home Sunday afternoon, according to Montgomery...

Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Germantown

Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Germantown

A man was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle in Germantown Friday afternoon, according to Montgomery County police. Officers were dispatched at about 12:35 p.m. Friday afternoon to the 11600 block of Drumcastle Terrace in Germantown for...

MCGEO issues a Vote of No Confidence on Sheriff Maxwell Uy!

MCGEO issues a Vote of No Confidence on Sheriff Maxwell Uy!

This content is made possible by our sponsors.Learn how to publish your content with us. UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO is calling on Montgomery County Sheriff Maxwell Uy to immediately comply with Maryland’s Public Information Act and address mounting...