A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $38,000 to support Reza Zavvar, a Gaithersburg man who was detained by ICE on June 28 and is now being held at a detention […]
Author: MCS Staff
The Montgomery County Council’s joint Health and Human Services and Education and Culture Committee will meet on July 23 to review proposed amendments to child care coordination laws, including eliminating outdated positions and refining the roles and reporting requirements of the County’s Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity.
Liatris, an advanced materials company based in Rockville, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its expanded pilot manufacturing facility, an event joined by Governor Wes Moore and other local leaders. Supported by state and local grants, the project is expected to generate more than $20 million in economic impact, create new jobs, and help advance Maryland’s clean energy and sustainability goals through high-performance building insulation products. (more…)
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A 44-year-old Gaithersburg man died following a medical emergency while on a rental pontoon boat in North Carolina’s Currituck Sound.
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The Montgomery County Council has approved a zoning measure allowing more residential building types such as duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings up to 40 feet tall along designated corridors. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-02, part of the More Housing NOW initiative led by Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González, aims to expand housing options and affordability for working residents. The legislation permits the construction of townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, and small apartment buildings on land currently zoned for single-family homes. (more…)
Mark Hendrickson stands out as one of only 13 athletes to have played in both Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). The former Orioles player, who ended his athletic career with the team in 2011, is also the most recent athlete to do so.
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LoveFood, described as a “hugely successful and award-winning food and cookery website,” has released its list of “The Best Ice Cream Parlor in Every State.” Maryland’s winner was Annapolis Ice Cream Company, which has several locations across the state through Always Ice Cream.
We are excited to announce that Taste MoCo will be spearheading the 2025 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair’s MD Foodie Awards. The awards ceremony is set to launch on the first day of the fair, Friday, August 8th, providing attendees with a full week to savor and explore the diverse culinary offerings.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Benedict Leong, a missing 53-year-old. (more…)