Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced that Maryland processed over 3 million tax returns and issued $2.7 billion in refunds during the 2025 tax season, significantly reducing processing times and increasing claims for the Earned Income and Child Tax Credits.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 23 attorneys general in filing a brief opposing the Trump administration’s freeze of USAID foreign aid funds, arguing it exceeds executive authority and harms states economically.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision around 6:30 p.m. Friday on southbound Route 355 at Spectrum Avenue in Gaithersburg. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a stabbing that occurred at the Aldi located at 12012 Cherry Hill Road.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a stabbing that occurred Friday night in Calverton. (more…)
Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on June 24, July 8, and July 15, 2025, to gather public input on proposed supplemental budget appropriations, a White Oak development and financing plan, and zoning and map amendments, with opportunities for residents to testify in person or remotely.
Attorney General Anthony Brown praised a federal court ruling blocking parts of former President Trump’s elections executive order, calling it a victory for protecting Maryland voters’ rights as legal challenges continue. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the White House to help Allegany and Garrett counties recover from mid-May flooding, which caused over $15.8 million in damage to homes, infrastructure, and public utilities, and could qualify the region for federal assistance and mitigation funding. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Swift Water Team responded Friday to the Potomac River near the Virginia shoreline for reports of two people in the water. (more…)
Montgomery County Government has issued a reminder that the County’s minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2025, with new rates based on employer size and adjusted for inflation in accordance with County law.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will implement phase one of its Ride On Reimagined plan on June 29, introducing new and adjusted bus routes and schedules, coordinated with Metrobus changes, to improve service reliability and coverage. The changes also include the introduction of a permanent zero-fare policy across all Ride On services to enhance access and eliminate fare collection costs.