MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet March 11 to review Bill 11-26, which would increase Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) benefits for certain volunteer fire and rescue members, including two retroactive four percent payment increases tied to a 2023 to 2026 agreement with the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association.

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Germantown

Thirty years after retracing the path of the Underground Railroad on foot, a Germantown historian plans to make the journey again, this time marking the nation’s 250th birthday while highlighting the legacy of Harriet Tubman.

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Announcement

Curry Z is a proud, family-owned casual dining destination located in Germantown, Maryland, that brings vibrant Halal culinary traditions to the local community. Led by Chef Sushil Sah—who, as you might know, previously served as head chef and owner at Le Mirch in Washington, D.C.—our kitchen crafts an exceptional blend of authentic Indian and Nepali recipes with classic American favorites. Guests can savor rich, slow-cooked curries, aromatic biryanis, and delicately handcrafted momos alongside inventive comfort items like Philly cheesesteaks, loaded fries, and fusion burgers. We also feature customizable wraps and build-your-own bowls that cater to busy lifestyles while maintaining uncompromising flavor and freshness. Every dish reflects our dedication to hospitality, quality ingredients, and deep cultural heritage, whether you are stopping by for a quick lunch or ordering carryout and delivery for a family dinner at home. We welcome everyone to experience our warm service and explore a delicious menu built around passion and tradition. If you are interested in any catering, we offer that as well! Just give us a call!


Restaurant

The community is rallying around the family of Harry Kazanjian, owner and pastry chef of Les Délices French Bakery, following his death earlier this month. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support his family and assist Les Délices French Bakery during this difficult time.

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MoCo Government

Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced a resolution to make Montgomery County the first county in the region to join  the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Local Food Procurement Challenge. The initiative encourages local governments to use a portion of their existing food purchasing budgets to support local and regional farmers and food producers. (more…)


MoCo Government

Councilmember Natali Fani-González introduced Zoning Text Amendment 26-05, known as the Job Creation Project, aimed at attracting major employers, encouraging new job creation and supporting economic development in Montgomery County. The proposal would create an expedited development approval process for projects in strategic industries identified in the County’s Economic Development Strategic Plan or for projects expected to generate at least 200 jobs. A press conference announcing the initiative with business and chamber of commerce leaders was held last week. (more…)


Bethesda

Two Montgomery County communities are receiving national recognition for their quality of life. Wellness Redefined, a collaboration between House Beautiful, Women’s Health, and Men’s Health, recently highlighted two Maryland cities in its ranking of the places with the best quality of life in 2026, using data from U.S. News & World Report.

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