Montgomery County government has introduced Bill 6-25, led by Councilmember Kristin Mink and co-sponsored by Council Vice President Will Jawando, Council President Kate Stewart, and Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, to strengthen consumer protections for renters by removing exemptions for landlord-tenant issues under consumer protection law. (more…)
Montgomery County government has passed Bill 25-24, strengthening protections against human trafficking by allowing the County to terminate contracts and debar contractors found in violation of trafficking laws, reinforcing its commitment to ethical business practices. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a structure fire in the 24500 block of Peachtree Rd, near Comus Rd in Hyattstown, on Tuesday afternoon in a non-hydrant area. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill, banning single-use plastic carryout bags and increasing the fee for paper bags from five to ten cents, with proceeds supporting water quality protection projects. The bill, aimed at reducing plastic waste and improving compliance, will take effect on January 1, 2026. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health has launched a $1.8 million statewide public information campaign to raise awareness about RSV vaccines for pregnant women, infants, seniors, and at-risk populations as part of a broader effort to promote respiratory virus prevention. (more…)
The City of Rockville has announced that city facilities will close early at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and remain closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12, due to an incoming winter storm, with normal operations resuming Thursday, Feb. 13. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to stay off roads and exercise caution as a winter storm is expected to impact the state from February 11-12, bringing hazardous road conditions, heavy snowfall, and potential power outages. Officials coordinating emergency responses and advising residents to prepare for severe weather.
MCDOT will host a public workshop on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park to discuss and gather feedback on the proposed Takoma-Langley Purple Line Station sidewalk project, which includes new sidewalks on multiple streets to improve pedestrian access. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for a residential burglary that occurred in Silver Spring. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg has declared a snow emergency from 6 p.m. on February 11 to 6 p.m. on February 12, requiring essential employees to report, enforcing parking restrictions, and initiating plowing operations as needed.
Due to the impending inclement weather, Montgomery College will operate under Code GREEN with regular instruction and services until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, after which it will close and transition to Code RED until 7 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12. (more…)