Maryland’s six casinos generated $151.5 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in September 2025, a 5% decline from September 2024, with state contributions totaling $64.9 million, down 10.7% year over year.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 7, to receive the semi-annual report of the Planning Board, vote on spending affordability guidelines for the capital budget, and consider legislation requiring landlords to provide 14 days’ notice before evictions. The agenda also includes votes on bond authorizations, personnel regulations for displaced federal workers, committee appointments, and proclamations recognizing International Day of the Girl and National Farmer’s Day.
The bus loop at the Medical Center Metro Station will be closed on select Sundays through spring 2026 due to Metrorail construction, affecting Montgomery County Ride On Routes 34 and 46. During the closures, buses will be rerouted to stops along Rockville Pike, while other Ride On routes that do not operate on Sundays will not be impacted.
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
Montgomery College’s Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus is marking Banned Books Week with a series of events running Monday, October 6 through Friday, October 10, 2025. The programs are organized by the TP/SS Banned Book Week Committee in collaboration with the college’s Reading and English Department and MC Library. (more…)
Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,
Falafel Inc is continuing its growth in Montgomery County with a new location planned for 8525 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, according to a report by Source of the Spring. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin enhancing bike lanes on MD 190 (River Road) in Bethesda between Brookside Drive and Little Falls Parkway on Wednesday, October 8, with work expected to finish by the end of the month, weather permitting. Improvements include new pavement markings, green paint, and flex-post delineators to improve visibility and safety, with weekday single-lane closures scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until completion. (more…)
The Montgomery County Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is seeking volunteers for the 2025 tax season, with a particular need for appointment schedulers to assist residents by phone and online.
O Friday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Secretary of State Susan C. Lee announced that Maryland, along with 21 other state agencies and the Federal Trade Commission, has stopped a deceptive charity fundraising scheme run by Kars-R-Us, Inc. and its operators. According to the complaint, the group raised more than $45 million on behalf of the United Breast Cancer Foundation but used less than 1% for screenings, leading to a settlement that bans certain fundraising activities and imposes financial penalties on those involved.
The Montgomery County Police Department has released addition information regarding a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The victim, 63-year-old Charles Anthony Hawkins of Rockville, was killed in the crash. (more…)
Montgomery County Recreation concluded the regular season of its NFL Flag Football leagues this past weekend at Wheaton High School. The program, which is offered each fall and spring for youth ages 6–14, drew 468 participants this season, including 84 girls. Games were held at both Wheaton High School and Damascus Community Recreation Center. (more…)
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is advising federal employees and their families on how to avoid scams and financial pitfalls during the current government shutdown, which has left many workers furloughed or without pay.