Montgomery County is seeking nominations for the Unsung Sports Hero Award, recognizing individuals or organizations that enhance sports opportunities for underserved communities. (more…)
Author: Patrick Herron
The City of Rockville is seeking community input through meetings and a survey to shape the future of the historic 7-acre King Farm Farmstead Park, with public feedback guiding the development of a master plan for the site. (more…)
On Tuesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block a new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy that pauses federal assistance funding to states, arguing it could disrupt essential services such as healthcare, education, and disaster relief. The lawsuit claims the policy violates the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act by halting congressionally approved spending without legal authority. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore’s Statement on the Trump Administration’s Freeze on Federal Funding: “It’s Chaos”
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore released the following statement regarding the federal funding freeze announced by the Trump-Vance Administration: (more…)
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On Tuesday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a large house in the 5400blk of Griffith Rd, near Damascus Rd. in Laytonsville, a non-hydrant area, where crews encountered heavy fire conditions upon arrival. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González announced the “More Housing N.O.W.” package, a comprehensive plan to address the county’s housing crisis by increasing workforce housing, converting vacant office spaces into homes, and expanding homeownership programs. The package aims to provide affordable housing for middle-class workers, including teachers, firefighters, and healthcare professionals, while focusing on building housing along key corridors without changing zoning in residential neighborhoods.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued guidance to Maryland healthcare providers on handling immigration enforcement at medical facilities to ensure compliance with laws while protecting patients’ access to care and privacy. (more…)
Montgomery County launched its Climate Smart Campaign to encourage residents to take small, climate-friendly actions in areas such as food, transportation, energy, and emergency preparedness, with the slogan “BIG CHANGE starts small.” The campaign includes a pledge residents can take to commit to reducing their carbon footprint and aligns with the County’s Climate Action Plan goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2027 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2035. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the basement of an end-of-row townhouse on Kingfisher Terrace in Gaithersburg on Monday night. (more…)
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) announced its inaugural Super Bowl SoberRide® program, offering free Lyft rides (up to $15) to prevent drunk driving across the Washington-metropolitan area from 8:00 p.m. on February 9 to 4:00 a.m. on February 10, during Super Bowl LIX. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released updated guidance for Maryland law enforcement on their role in federal immigration enforcement, reflecting changes in state law and emphasizing the importance of protecting constitutional rights and maintaining community trust. The guidance outlines limitations on immigration-related actions, including restrictions on questioning immigration status, extending detentions, and sharing personal information without a judicial warrant. (more…)