Events

Montgomery Parks is bringing back one of its largest outdoor events next month, with the third annual Sligo Creek Fest set to take over a stretch of Sligo Creek Parkway in Silver Spring. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 2 from 11am to 3pm along Sligo Creek Parkway between University Boulevard and Dennis Avenue. In preparation for the event, the roadway will close beginning at 10am on Thursday, April 30.

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MCPD

A missing 5-year-old autistic child who ran away from his father on March 25, 2026, in Rockville was safely located with assistance from a community member and the Montgomery County Department of Police’s Real-Time Intelligence Center (RTIC). A video can be seen below.

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Clarksburg

A group of Clarksburg middle schoolers who earned praise earlier this year for helping neighbors dig out after a winter storm are now being recognized in another meaningful way, this time by a local business inspired by their story.

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MoCo Government

On Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich responded to a budget proposal from Council President Natali Fani-González, expressing concern about potential changes to taxes and county programs. Elrich said the proposal could lead to higher property taxes for many homeowners, particularly those with homes valued under $1,090,000, due to the elimination of the Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC). He also raised concerns about the proposed removal of the Working Families Income Supplement, suggesting it could negatively impact low-income residents despite a proposed income tax reduction for some households. (more…)