Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller met with the Governor’s Interfaith Council to discuss support for communities affected by federal workforce changes. The administration highlighted ongoing efforts, including job fairs and expanded resources, to assist displaced federal workers in Maryland.
Montgomery County police are searching for 24-year-old Tyrone Harrington, wanted for multiple thefts in Bethesda, and seeking to identify his alleged accomplice.
UPDATE: Rihanna Gomez has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
The Montgomery County Police Department’s Drone as First Responder program assisted in locating a missing 5-year-old and helped apprehend six suspects during three separate incidents on March 13, 2025. The drone, known as RAVEN, provided officers with real-time aerial support, leading to quick arrests in two theft cases and the safe recovery of the missing child.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation and the Montgomery County Department of Police are reminding residents to plan ahead and avoid drinking and driving on St. Patrick’s Day, as nearly half of all traffic deaths on the holiday involve impaired drivers. Safe ride options include the free SoberRide program through Lyft, Ride On buses for $1, and other transportation services available through the County’s Vision Zero Safe Ride home webpage.
The Maryland Office of the Comptroller reported that the state collected nearly $73 million in tax revenue from adult-use cannabis sales in 2024, with $17.6 million generated in the final quarter. A portion of the revenue was allocated to community reinvestment, county governments, public health initiatives, business assistance, and the state’s General Fund, as outlined in the Cannabis Reform Act of 2023. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore signed three memoranda of understanding with labor unions representing Maryland first responders, including firefighters and law enforcement officers. The agreements outline benefits and commitments to workers, with union leaders expressing appreciation for the administration’s support during challenging financial times.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a residential burglary in Chevy Chase. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle collision into a building at 2223 Bel Pre Road (Bel Pre Barber Shop) in Aspen Hill at 8:30 p.m on Thursday. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced a partnership with SIRUM to expand access to affordable prescription medications in Maryland through the nonprofit pharmacy Good Pill. The initiative allows Maryland residents facing high prescription costs to obtain medications for as little as $2 per month, with prescriptions delivered statewide. (more…)
The Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) released a report detailing the historical and current factors driving mass incarceration and racial disparities in the criminal legal system, offering 18 recommendations to address systemic inequities, particularly the over-incarceration of Black people. (more…)