The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a public forum on February 18 at 6 p.m. in Wheaton to gather feedback on proposed changes to Ride On and Metrobus routes, with written comments accepted until February 28.
Author: Patrick Herron
Montgomery County entrepreneurs can apply for the Technology Innovation Fund and Founders Fund, offering a combined $10 million in grants to support commercialization projects, with applications open until 5 p.m. on January 31, 2025. (more…)
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Harry Coker, Jr. as Maryland’s Secretary of Commerce, effective February 5, 2025, pending State Senate confirmation, succeeding Kevin Anderson, who will transition to a senior advisor role for economic development. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council and Committees will meet on January 27, 2025, to discuss the state budget, local and bi-county bills, updates from Visit Montgomery, WorkSource Montgomery, and the Department of Permitting Services, and review zoning amendments, police regulations, and the “Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act.” Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
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The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on February 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Beallsville and virtually, to gather comments on Chaberton Solar Sugarloaf I, LLC’s proposal to build a 4.0 MW solar facility in Dickerson, MD, with additional written comments accepted until February 7.
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The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division announced a delay in releasing body-worn camera footage from a December 24, 2024, in-custody police incident in Gaithersburg to allow for necessary redactions and compliance with protocols. (more…)
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Nash & Smash, a new restaurant serving Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, fried chicken, smash burgers, and more, is now open at 10121 Colesville Rd in the Woodmoor Shopping Center.
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The Montgomery County Council will hold its annual Black History Month commemoration on February 4 at 11:30 a.m., focusing on the theme “African Americans and Labor,” featuring proclamations, video interviews, and recognition of local labor leaders. (more…)
A Rockville defendant was taken into custody in Montgomery County Circuit Court after being indicted on additional charges of theft over $100,000, involving a total alleged theft of over $2 million from multiple victims, and was ordered held without bond. (more…)
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An 18-year-old was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary following a commercial burglary in Gaithersburg that led to a police pursuit, crash, and the escape of three other suspects. (more…)
On Wednesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $106 million multistate settlement with Vanguard to address allegations of inadequate disclosure of tax consequences to investors after changes to target date retirement fund investment minimums.