Slowing Down Speeders

LAUREL- New speed signs in Laurel are focused on preventing rather than ticking drivers who are going past the speed limit.

National Park Service: The Trees Will Bloom Soon

It’s called the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, but there’s one thing missing from the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington.

All-Volunteer Fire Station Calls for Help

Branchville Volunteer Fire Company is proud of its status as 100 percent volunteer, but that distinction is not without its drawbacks and its calling out for more help.

Police Reveal More About the Columbia Mall Shooter

New information has been uncovered about the shooting at the Mall in Columbia in January that took the lives of two young adults – including how the Columbine shooting in Colorado played a role.

First Grade Film Earns White House Praise

These seven-year-olds are far from camera shy. In fact, starring in their own film earned them a trip to the White House.

Local Ukrainians Weigh in on Crisis Abroad

Montgomery County Delegate Kirill Reznik spent the first four years of his life in Ukraine, until he and his parents received visas to immigrate to the U.S.

Tracking of Shoppers Over Wi-Fi a Divisive Issue in Session

People do a lot of things on their cell phones – text, take pictures, get on Facebook. They may even use it to shop. But with advancing technology that allows retailers to track the behavior and shopping habits of customers, there are calls for transparency.

Celebration Begins for Bicentennial of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

It’s been 200 years since “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written, and from singing it in classrooms to belting it out at sporting events, it’s a part of this country’s fabric. In the honor of the bicentennial, the Smithsonian launched the kickoff of its anniversary celebration.

New Animal Shelter Opens in Montgomery County

Owned and operated by the Montgomery County Police Department, The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is open for business.

D.C. Cherry Blossoms Will Be At Peak Bloom In Mid-April

With spring just a few weeks away and several inches of snow on the ground, the question on everyone’s mind is ​when will we see D.C.’s cherry blossoms in bloom?​ The answer is good news.