MoCo Government

On Tuesday, Councilmembers Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced Expedited Bill 23-24 to extend Montgomery County’s minority-owned business purchasing program until December 1, 2029. The bill aims to continue supporting minority, female, and disabled-owned businesses by addressing disparities in County contracting and procurement, following a recent study that highlighted significant disparities in various sectors. (more…)


Maryland

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning residents to be cautious of charity scams during hurricane relief efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, offering tips to ensure donations reach legitimate organizations. (more…)


Bethesda

Montgomery County honored Katie Ledecky, 9-time Olympic Gold medalist and 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, with an honorary “Katie Ledecky Lane” road marker outside her alma mater, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda.  Ledecky has a total of 14 Olympic medals (9 gold). She is also the most decorated American woman, most decorated female swimmer, and fifth most decorated athlete in Olympic history.

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Bethesda

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in two robberies that took place on Monday, September 9, 2024. The incidents occurred around 3:41 a.m. and 3:45 a.m. at the Village Green Apothecary on the 5400 block of W. Cedar Lane and the Exxon gas station on the 7900 block of Old Georgetown Road. (more…)


Layhill

Sole D’Italia Restaurant, located at 14324 Layhill Rd in the Layhill Shopping Center, has been closed for nearly a week, according to reports from several customers. The restaurant’s doors are locked, and repeated attempts to reach them by phone over the past few days have gone unanswered.

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Sponsored

Looking for the perfect way to sweeten your next celebration? Baskin Robbins in Potomac (1079 Seven Locks Rd) and Gaithersburg (19316 Montgomery Village Ave) offers customizable ice cream cakes that blend the creamy indulgence of their famous ice cream with soft, delicious cake. These treats are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or even a spur-of-the-moment celebration. They can even offer gluten-free, nut-free, and egg-free cakes!

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