The Maryland Department of Health has announced two grant opportunities through the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention to address gun violence by promoting safe storage education and community engagement. These grants will provide funding to local health departments for firearm safety initiatives and support a statewide campaign to develop a gun violence prevention strategic plan. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 17 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling that affirms Medicaid recipients’ right to choose their healthcare providers, including Planned Parenthood. The brief argues that Medicaid’s free choice of provider provision protects patients’ ability to access a broad range of medical services, while South Carolina seeks to restrict Medicaid funding for certain providers. (more…)
On Wednesday, Councilmember Evan Glass announced his candidacy for Montgomery County Executive. In a message posted to social media, Glass emphasized the need for strong leadership amid economic and political challenges. He expressed concerns about national policies affecting local workers and pledged to focus on economic stability, affordability, and inclusivity. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Northfield Road in Bethesda on Wednesday evening, where crews found flames extending to the first and second […]
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will hold six Community Conversations from March through May to discuss long-term priorities and the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program budget. Five meetings will be in-person across the county, with a virtual session on May 6, providing residents an opportunity to share input on major projects, including schools, transportation, parks, and public facilities.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood is hosting a free “Find Your Lucky Pup” adoption event for all dogs from March 14 to March 17 to help alleviate overcrowding at the shelter. Adoptions are first-come, first-served, and fees are covered by Friends of Montgomery County Animals, with details available on the MCASAC website.
A Montgomery County man won $46,849.50 playing Racetrax at Olney Beer & Wine on March 6, marking his second big win after previously winning over $30,000 in 2022. (more…)
Maryland State Police will increase patrols across the state during St. Patrick’s Day weekend to target aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving, with enforcement efforts supported by the Maryland Department of Transportation. (more…)
Below is a list of restaurants and businesses that will be coming soon to Gaithersburg, MD. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kimberly Elizabet Carias Lemus, a missing 14-year-old. (more…)
A grocery shopper won a $33,150 prize on a FAST PLAY lottery ticket purchased at Giant Food located in the Aspen Hill Shopping Center. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: