Good Morning Montgomery County, MD - Your Local MoCo Good News Podcast

Montgomery County’s news starts with charges against a Gaithersburg man accused of child sex abuse at the Quince Orchard Library. We’ve got your Friday weather, plus an update on hundreds of new “No Right on Red” signs aimed at making Bethesda and Silver Spring streets safer. Firefighters in Derwood rescued a resident from a serious apartment blaze, while Pines of Rome in Bethesda just won best pizza in the region. Police are also warning about a fake cop van spotted in Montgomery Village, and

Thursday in Montgomery County: Rockville High and a nearby elementary go into secure mode after a swatting call, today’s stormy forecast, an arrest in a 2022 Silver Spring homicide, Silver Spring’s free Jazz Festival brings New Orleans vibes, Quince Orchard vs. Paint Branch kicks off under the lights, and Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream earns a regional award. Neighborly news in five minutes, plus your daily dad joke. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.

Today’s Montgomery County update brings tough news out of Gaithersburg, where neighbors are rallying to support the four children of Maritza Ferman Sorto after her tragic death. We’ve also got word on her partner’s arrest in Texas, a traffic closure on Frederick Road in Germantown, and the latest MCPS emergency protocol update for parents and students. On the lighter side, Takoma Park’s Folk Festival promises music, crafts, and fun this weekend, and an Aldi in Germantown had a very unusual visitor

Montgomery County neighbors, here’s your quick morning rundown: police say a Gaithersburg murder suspect has been caught all the way in Texas, bringing some closure to a heartbreaking case. We’ll look at today’s weather, plus a heads-up on MCPS calendar changes parents should know about. Another big safety update is in the mix, along with a spotlight on Strathmore’s fall season. And of course, we’ll close with a quirky note to keep it light. From Rockville to Bethesda, Silver Spring to Germantown,