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Montgomery County Awards $900K to 136 Nonprofits for Hate Crime Prevention and Security Upgrades
County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Andrew Friedson, and local nonprofit leaders announced $900,000 in grants to 136 organizations vulnerable to hate crimes on Wednesday.
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Suspects Sought in Series of Hate-Based Vandalisms
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects caught on surveillance video during a series of hate-based vandalisms in several Silver Spring neighborhoods.
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Northwood High School Closes Outdoor Facilities Due to Multiple Antisemitic Incidents
Northwood High School will be closing its outdoor facilities to the public beginning Saturday, March 4, as a result of four separate incidents of hate speech and antisemitic remarks posted on the school’s athletic field.
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Administrators, Police Investigating Antisemitic Flyers Posted at Northwood High School
Two incidents of hate and antisemitic vandalism at Northwood High School are being investigated by administrators and Montgomery County Police, including the “posting of professionally designed flyers containing horrific hate speech,” according to a letter posted by school principal Jonathan Garrick.
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Police Continue to Investigate Antisemitic Fliers Incident
Montgomery County Police say they continue to investigate last Saturday’s incident involving the distribution of antisemitic fliers in the Forest Estates neighborhood of Silver Spring, and are coordinating with the Anti-Defamation League to identify suspects.
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County Council Issues Statement Condemning Recent Antisemitic Activities
The County Council has issued a statement condemning recent antisemitic activities and acts of hatred against the Jewish community in Montgomery County.
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Police Investigating Antisemitic Fliers
Montgomery County Police say they are investigating a weekend incident involving the distribution of antisemitic fliers in the Forest Estates neighborhood of Silver Spring.