Author: Patrick Herron
The Rockville Mayor and Council unanimously adopted the Town Center Master Plan, finalizing a nearly two-year process to guide the future development of the city’s downtown with zoning changes, urban design improvements, and economic strategies based on extensive community input. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 15 other state attorneys general issued a statement opposing a recent Trump administration Executive Order, reaffirming their commitment to protecting access to gender-affirming care and vowing to challenge any federal actions that seek to restrict it. (more…)
Maryland saw a significant 38% decrease in fatal overdoses in 2024, with 1,553 reported cases compared to 2,511 in 2023, according to preliminary state data. Governor Wes Moore attributed the decline to increased investments in behavioral health and substance use care but emphasized the need for continued efforts, particularly in addressing racial disparities in overdose rates. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that a Montgomery County Transit Services employee had been arrested and charged with assault and endangerment after allegedly strangling and physically attacking a pregnant woman during an altercation on a Ride On bus in Chevy Chase. Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Director Chris Conklin released the following statement regarding the incident:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is inviting high school students to participate in its annual “Heads Up, Phones Down” contest by creating short videos promoting safe, distraction-free walking and driving, with prizes up to $800 and student service learning hours available for participants.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a bill that delays the collection of impact taxes from the start of a housing project to its completion, aiming to reduce upfront construction costs while maintaining funding for schools and transportation infrastructure. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Transportation have unveiled the design concept for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, marking a significant step in the multi-year effort to restore the bridge following its collapse. The project aims to reconnect communities, support economic growth, and enhance accessibility, with final design approvals and construction set to follow.
A Montgomery County Transit Services employee has been arrested and charged with assault and endangerment after allegedly strangling and physically attacking a pregnant woman during an altercation on a Ride […]
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying two men, both approximately 50 to 70 years old, who may have information about a December 21, 2022, homicide in the Wayne Ave. Garage, with a reward of up to $10,000 for tips leading to an arrest. (more…)
A coalition of 20 state attorneys general, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, has urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to require Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, to answer further questions regarding reports of politically motivated firings at the FBI. The letter raises concerns about the potential dismissal of FBI officials involved in investigating the January 6th Capitol riots and calls for greater transparency before Patel’s confirmation vote.