On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore, alongside Maryland utility companies and nonprofit partners, announced the launch of a $19 million Customer Relief Fund—funded by Exelon—to provide one-time energy bill assistance for limited- and middle-income residents across BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva Power service areas in response to rising energy costs. (more…)
The Maryland Comptroller’s Office announced that the state collected over $17.5 million in adult-use cannabis sales tax revenue from January to March 2025, with the Central Region generating the highest share. A portion of the revenue is allocated to community reinvestment, public health, business assistance, and counties, with the remainder—over $5.3 million—directed to the state’s General Fund.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Montgomery County and the surrounding area from Friday evening through late tonight. 1 to 5 inches of rain are possible, with flash flooding likely in low-lying and urban areas. (more…)
The Montgomery County Schools Automotive Trades Foundation recently hosted a DriveSmart safety program at Edison High School in Silver Spring, where over 100 Montgomery County Public Schools automotive students used virtual reality and driving simulators to experience the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Giordana Escobar Avila, a missing 15-year-old. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmembers have introduced a bill that would require labor peace agreements for hotel development projects in which the County has a financial interest, aiming to prevent labor disputes that could impact revenue and public-private partnerships.
Montgomery County Government and related services will operate on a modified schedule for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 19, with closures affecting County offices, libraries, courts, and recreation centers, while Ride On and Metro services will follow holiday schedules and ABS stores will remain open with limited hours.
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The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved more than $4.3 million in Greenspace Equity Program grants to support 20 projects enhancing public green spaces in underserved communities across 14 counties.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined Pepco, BGE, Delmarva Power, and nonprofit partners to launch a $19 million Customer Relief Fund, funded by Exelon, to assist limited- and moderate-income residents with rising energy bills, with Pepco customers eligible for up to $300 in grants starting in July.
Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 21 states and the Governor of Kansas in filing an amicus brief supporting California’s request to block the federalization of its National Guard, arguing the action was an overreach of presidential authority and could undermine public safety and constitutional rights.