ROCKVILLE – The future of Rockville’s closed municipal golf course is now final. On June 17, the Rockville Mayor and Council unanimously decided that RedGate Golf Course should be developed into somet…
County Council gets firsthand look at problems facing transit
ROCKVILLE – To help get a better appreciation of transit issues, five members of the county council took it upon themselves to spend a week getting around the county without their cars — at least that…
Gruden remains coy as Williams remains absent from Redskins mini-camp
Washington Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden had a pithy response when asked if he has an update on the situation concerning Pro-Bowl left tackle Trent Williams holding out. “No.” After Williams missed l…
Freight train catches fire, delaying commuters
ROCKVILLE –A freight train caught fire on June 11 in Rockville, causing delays to commuters. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) officials, a CSX freight train caught fire on the MA…
County leaders object to rising hate in schools
ROCKVILLE – While the county has seen a recent wave of hate crimes and incidents, the best way to mitigate it is not easy for public officials to answer. Particularly in Montgomery County Public Schoo…
Mueller’s public statement could encourage impeachment
ROCKVILLE – After Special Counsel Robert Mueller spoke publicly for the first time since his report on the president and possible Russian collusion became public, calls for impeachment have continued …
Van Hollen co-sponsors bills to end foreign tax-havens
In the hope of closing loopholes that allow companies to avoid paying federal taxes, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has co-sponsored two bills that would eliminate a tax incentive for corporations to k…
Defense prepares for success during Redskins’ workouts
If there was one thing Washington Redskins fans could point to as evidence for hope for the upcoming season, it would be its defense. While most of the fan and media focus is on the quarterback compet…
Measles rate rises to highest level in 25 years
ROCKVILLE – Measles cases are at a 25-year high, and Maryland has not avoided the outbreak. As of May 9, there were five reported cases of measles in the state — a number that can continue to gr…
Rockville mayor and council agrees that they cannot agree on vacant seat
ROCKVILLE – The months of debating, rewriting the city charter and interviewing candidates to fill a vacant city council seat were all for naught in Rockville. As a sign of the divide between the mayo…