The City of Rockville has announced that it earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s 13th annual Municipal Equality Index, reflecting its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity through nondiscrimination laws, workplace policies, law enforcement, and community services.
Earlier today, we reported that the City of Gaithersburg had also received a 100 score on the 2024 Municipal Equality Index.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) has released a list of transportation-related schedule changes for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, Nov. 28. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a strong arm robbery that occurred on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Target in the 6800 block of Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda. (more…)
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Road to Careers grant program, a $24 million federal investment over six years to train workers for transportation and construction careers in Maryland, with a focus on apprenticeships and support services to reduce employment barriers.
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) has issued an Extreme Cold Alert for Montgomery County from 3 pm Fri, 11/22 to 8 am Sat, 11/23. An Extreme Cold Alert is issued when temperatures and/or wind chill values are expected to be at or below 32. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 23-year-old Brooklyn man for allegedly scamming a 75-year-old couple out of over $400,000 through a government-imposter gold bar scheme, with his arrest made possible through collaboration with the FBI and NYPD. (more…)
Montgomery County leaders will host a free Community Resource Fair on Dec. 8 at the Executive Office Building in Rockville, offering residents information on public health, job training, and community services to support inclusivity and address changes at the federal level. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg has announced it has received a 100 score on the 2024 Municipal Equality Index, which evaluates cities on LGBTQ+ inclusivity in laws, municipal services, and leadership, maintaining its score from 2023.
Montgomery County has announced it will temporarily reopen the Wheaton Streetery on Price Avenue to vehicular traffic starting November 25 for winter maintenance, with plans to relaunch the space in late March as a seasonal community area supporting outdoor dining, sustainability, and local businesses. (more…)
Montgomery County officials and partners broke ground on The Chimes at North Bethesda, a planned $86 million development featuring 163 environmentally sustainable rental units, scheduled for completion in 2026. The project, which includes units for households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income, is supported by public and private funding and aims to address the demand for affordable housing in the area. (more…)