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A person with measles visited a Nissan dealership in Royersford and a Wawa in Limerick (Montgomery County) from Feb. 16–19, 2026. Because measles can linger in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours, the exposure window includes the visit times plus two hours after. Anyone exposed should monitor for symptoms for 21 days and contact a doctor if symptoms develop; vaccination with MMR provides protection for many adults.
A Virginia resident with a confirmed measles case was in a downtown Bethesda office building at 7200 Wisconsin Ave on Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., potentially exposing others. Montgomery County public health officials say they have not yet received any exposure reports, but anyone in the building during that window may have been exposed; more guidance from the Disease Control Office is expected.
A student was shot in the stomach at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Montgomery County, Md.; the victim was hospitalized and listed as stable. A second student, the suspected shooter, was arrested near the school. The campus was placed on lockdown and parents were directed to pick up students at Robert Frost Middle School as investigators continue the probe.
A student was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland; another student is in custody. The campus was placed on lockdown, roads near the school were closed, and dismissal was underway as investigators worked to confirm details. The victim’s condition was described as stable, and authorities said there is no ongoing threat to public safety, with a 6 p.m. media briefing planned.
A student was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, MD, prompting a campus lockdown. The injured student was taken to a hospital in stable condition, and another student has since been taken into custody. A reunification site was set at Robert Frost Middle School, with nearby roads closed as police investigate an active incident.
MCPS remains closed as crews continue snow/ice cleanup, with unsafe streets for buses and walkers and post-plow piles hindering visibility. Temperatures are set to briefly rise above freezing today, and the district aims to reopen Tuesday in some capacity, though conditions may still be far from perfect (Pencil Prediction: Two pencils).
MCPS anticipates a two-hour delay for Monday, Feb. 2 due to ongoing snow and ice, with updates on Sunday, Feb. 1 after 4 p.m.; openings depend on bus-accessible roads, safe sidewalks, and clear entrances, and not all county roads are clear yet. Nearby jurisdictions have varied responses, and while a full closure is possible, a delay remains the most likely outcome as conditions persist.
In 2025, Montgomery County saw the closure of 19 restaurants due to factors like lease issues, rising rents, and business challenges, including long-standing establishments and new ventures across various neighborhoods.
A Montgomery County business owner is hospitalized with a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection, necrotizing fasciitis, but is showing signs of recovery after emergency treatment, with family and community support aiding his ongoing recovery.
A serious head-on collision occurred in Fonda, New York, involving two cars and resulting in at least one serious injury; the cause of the crash is under investigation, and the affected road has reopened.
Montgomery County celebrates a significant economic boost with Samsung Biologics establishing its first US manufacturing site in Rockville, alongside major biotech investments like Astra-Zeneca and X-energy, and the development of the Viva White Oak project, which will create thousands of jobs and housing units.
A school principal in Montgomery County is on administrative leave and facing termination after allegedly making antisemitic remarks in a voicemail to a parent, which was inadvertently recorded. The district is investigating the incident, and community leaders are calling for further action to address systemic antisemitism.
Montgomery County will implement a law on January 1 that bans most stores from providing plastic bags, requiring shoppers to pay a 10-cent fee for paper bags, with revenue supporting environmental initiatives. Violations will result in fines, and the law aims to reduce plastic waste and protect local waterways.
Montgomery County will ban plastic carryout bags starting January 1, 2026, and impose a 10-cent fee on paper bags to reduce plastic pollution, with extensive outreach efforts to inform residents and businesses.
Due to icy conditions caused by recent snow and freezing temperatures, three Montgomery County Public Schools remained closed on Monday, while others operated on a delayed schedule, as the district prioritized safety and continued snow and ice removal efforts.