The City of Rockville is considering annexing 107.9 acres near the Shady Grove Metro Station to expand city boundaries and support transit-oriented development. A public hearing is scheduled for March 26, with final consideration by the Mayor and Council tentatively set for July 7. (more…)
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore issued a statement supporting a Maryland-led lawsuit challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s actions that could result in mass firings of federal probationary employees, citing the potential economic and social impact on the state: (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an attic fire at a single-story home on Greencastle Road, between Old Columbia Pike and Route 29 in Burtonsville on Friday afternoon. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested eleven individuals following an investigation into illicit drug activity in the 12200 block of Selfridge Road in Silver Spring, executing a search warrant on March 7, 2025, that uncovered criminal activity involving approximately 30 people.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tavon Curtis, a missing 17-year-old. (more…)
Montgomery County government has announced that employees working in the county can receive up to $325 per month for commuting costs through the MCDOT FareShare program, with employers required to contribute $25 per employee. (more…)
The Hometown Holidays festival will return to Rockville Town Center in May, featuring two days of local entertainment, food, shopping, and community activities, followed by the city’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade.
The festival, returning to its original location for the first time since 2019, will have a local, community-based focus with live music, artisan vendors, children’s activities, and food from local restaurants, while the Memorial Day Parade on May 26 will showcase over 60 groups celebrating the theme “Magic in America.”
Mon Ami Gabi in Bethesda will reopen on March 17 at 7239 Woodmont Avenue after undergoing extensive renovations, which began in February 2024, featuring expanded dining spaces, a larger bar, […]
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 22 attorneys general won a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s illegal freeze on federal funding for states, nonprofits, and community programs. The court ruled the freeze unlawful and ordered the administration to unfreeze funds, including FEMA grants, while the case continues. (more…)
The State Highway Administration approved Rockville’s request to lower the speed limit on First Street to 35 mph, with updated signage to be installed this month, while the city continues efforts to improve pedestrian safety through Vision Zero projects.
Planned improvements include temporary and permanent pedestrian refuge islands, traffic calming measures, and upcoming public meetings to discuss roadway enhancements and bicycle facilities. (more…)
A Germantown Visioning Workshop will be held on Thursday, March 13 at BlackRock Center for the Arts, where the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce will seek public input on a potential Business Improvement District, alongside updates from Montgomery County Park and Planning and Visit Montgomery. (more…)