MoCo Government

The County Council’s Economic Development (ECON) and Education and Culture (EC) Committees will meet on Dec. 8 to receive a briefing on MCPS career and technical education programs, while the Transportation and Environment Committee reviews an invasive plants bill, transportation appropriations, and a new MOU with the City of Rockville.

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Sponsored

Everything you need is at EDE: lifestyle, community, proximity, serenity, activity. What sets EDE apart is what’s inside, outside, and all around – an elevated suite of features and amenities that define living well.

Read on to explore the top 12 ways to experience a centrally astounding lifestyle at EDE apartments in Downtown Frederick.

1. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Finely crafted studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floorplans showcase luxury finishes throughout, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, sleek plank flooring, and a selection of two designer color palettes.

2. WFH PRODUCTIVITY: Accomplish your tasks efficiently in convenient co-working spaces within each residential building or at the co-working lounge in the Clubhouse. Select layouts include a den or built-in desk to create a dedicated home workspace.

3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Support your wellness goals in the 24-hour leading-edge fitness center including cardio, strength, and functional training. Take your workout outside at the outdoor fitness stations.

4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.

5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)


Education

The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) has released its first round of endorsements for the 2026 primary election, naming candidates for County Executive, County Council, and the Board of Education who will appear on the organization’s well-known Apple Ballot. The selections follow an extensive, months-long process led by educators across the county.

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DMV

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for freezing drizzle between 7pm tonight-1am Saturday east of US-15 & along the I-95 corridor. A light glaze of ice is expected for Washington, D.C., along with large portions of central, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.

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Maryland

Maryland’s six casinos generated $158.8 million in gaming revenue in November 2025, a 0.4 percent increase compared to the same month in 2024, while statewide contributions to the state totaled $68.5 million, down 0.5 percent year over year.

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Maryland

Earlier this year, Montgomery County installed more than 200 No Turn on Red signs as part of the Safe Streets Act of 2023, known as MC Bill 11-23. The law required The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) to place these restrictions at designated traffic signals unless a safety risk is identified. (more…)


MCPS

Montgomery County Public Schools has officially unveiled its redesigned MCPS Athletics website, offering a fresh look and a more user-friendly experience for athletes, families, and fans across the county. The updated platform brings together all the essential information the community relies on, like schedules, ticket details, sports registration, and health and safety resources, while adding new features that showcase the depth of MCPS athletics.

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DMV

The National Weather Service has released some snow totals from trained spotters across the DMV at various times this morning. Not every community has an available measurement, and the timing of each report can lead to differences in what you’re seeing at home. Your backyard may look a bit different from the official totals, depending on when and where the snow was measured. (more…)


Montgomery Planning

Biennial report shows an average commute time of 33 minutes, 17 miles of new bike facilities added, and over 200 Right Turn on Red prohibition signs installed in urban core areas

The Montgomery County Planning Department presented the 2025 Travel Monitoring Report to the Montgomery County Planning Board at its meeting on December 4. The biennial report provides insight into how well the county is meeting its transportation goals, objectives, and metrics defined in Thrive Montgomery 2050, Montgomery County’s General Plan, and Functional Plans such as the Bicycle Master Plan and the Pedestrian Master Plan.