A Centreville, MD resident won $640,000 in the December 22 Multi-Match drawing with a ticket purchased at the Royal Farms at 105 Clay Drive in Queenstown. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali Fani-González announced progress on Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan, reporting that 80 of 84 actions have been initiated and 63 are completed, underway, or integrated into operations, according to the FY2025 Annual Report.
During the week of December 31, 2025 through January 3, 2026, Montgomery County Police Department task force officers conducted 307 traffic stops, issued hundreds of citations and warnings, and arrested 28 individuals for driving under the influence, in addition to other alcohol-related enforcement actions. (more…)
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
Maryland has officially launched a fully rebuilt Maryland.gov, unveiling what state leaders are calling a new “digital front door” designed to make it easier for residents to access government benefits, services, and information.
Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.
Among them, you’ll see:
Walter Johnson High School has named Jacquis McCray as its new head varsity football coach, ushering in a new era for the Wildcats program.
The Washington Spirit has released a roster update ahead of the beginning of 2026 preseason later this month, the club announced on Tuesday. Midfielder Courtney Brown, forwards Brittany Ratcliffe and Ouleye Sarr and defender Kysha Sylla will not return to the Spirit.
The Washington Commanders have moved on from both of their coordinators, parting ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., according to multiple reports.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has begun replacing bus shelters at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station as part of its Bus Shelter Replacement Program, installing modern shelters to improve comfort, safety, and accessibility for riders.
Councilmember Evan Glass will host a road safety town hall on Saturday, January 10, at 10 a.m. at the Council Office Building to discuss pedestrian, cyclist, and street safety following 678 pedestrian- and cyclist-involved crashes in 2025, including 18 fatalities. (more…)
Greater Washington’s drunk driving prevention program SoberRide, operated by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, surpassed 100,000 total rides provided during the New Year’s holiday, with 1,446 people using the free service between late December 31 and early January 1.
As 2026 ushers in opportunities for fresh starts, and with securing a better job often proving more effective against inflation than simply cutting costs, the personal finance company WalletHub has released its latest report on the Best Places to Find a Job in 2026, with Columbia, MD (Howard County) ranked #2 in the country and Washington DC ranked #8.