Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is criticizing the County Council’s decision not to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools’ Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, arguing the move forced difficult reductions that will impact employees and create financial challenges for years to come.
Police in Brunswick, MD (Frederick County) are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman whose disappearance has prompted an outpouring of concern from family, friends, former coworkers, parents, and students.
Drivers on Rockville Pike may not be surprised to learn the busy Montgomery County roadway has earned a unique distinction.
Key Takeaways:
Coaching Salud Holistica (CSH) is actively transforming maternal health outcomes in Maryland. They are addressing a growing need for culturally responsive health education and support in communities across the state. This need is particularly urgent given that Latina women in Maryland experience higher rates of certain maternal health complications compared to other groups, underscoring significant disparities in care.
Founded by Jhoselyn Rodriguez, a bilingual community health leader, educator, and advocate, CSH is deeply committed to empowering Latino, immigrant, and diverse families. This commitment shines through their comprehensive approach, encompassing education, community engagement, workforce development, and vital maternal health services. This dedication is further exemplified in their mission to empower families and transform maternal and infant health outcomes. (more…)
The Great Frederick Fair is set to make its return to the Frederick fairgrounds from September 18th through September 26th, 2026. It’s sure to be packed with rides, agricultural exhibits, fair food, and an incredible lineup of major musical talent that many MoCo residents would love to drive up for. (more…)
Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!
Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is continuing its low-cost adult bicycle classes through June, with several Learn to Ride sessions and a Basic Skills class still scheduled this month.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is adding new pedestrian and traffic safety improvements along sections of Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring and Montgomery Village Avenue in Gaithersburg, with work expected to be completed by this fall.
As temperatures rise and ice cream season kicks into high gear, a new study has revealed Marylanders’ favorite frozen treat.
Two Montgomery County Public Schools media specialists have been named among the top 10 finalists for the 2026 Maryland School Librarian of the Year award, a statewide honor recognizing exemplary service and outstanding achievement in school library media programs.
Ocean City officials are reminding residents and visitors that the town’s beach is closed overnight and cannot be occupied between 12am and 5am.
The Olney Farmers and Artists Market is embracing all things pickle this weekend with its first-ever Pickle Festival, taking place Sunday, June 7, from 9am to 1pm.
After years of helping patients through some of the most challenging moments of their recovery journeys, Peru, the beloved facility dog at Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation White Oak, is retiring.