Education

MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor issued the following community message on Tuesday, September 16, reaffirming that Montgomery County Public Schools remain safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for all students following recent federal immigration enforcement activity near a middle school. The message outlined strict protocols for handling enforcement visits, protections for student information, and resources for families, while emphasizing the district’s commitment to student safety, privacy, and inclusivity. (more…)


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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…)


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 22-25, which requires labor peace agreements on future hotel development projects where the County has an economic stake. The legislation is intended to protect the County’s financial interests by ensuring stable labor relations and aligns Montgomery County with practices in neighboring jurisdictions. (more…)


Community

Amina Jehan Baig, a pioneering philanthropist and beloved pillar of Montgomery County’s Muslim community, passed away on Sunday at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with leukemia. She died at home in Burtonsville under hospice care, surrounded by family and friends.

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Crime

Nasir Wilkinson, 23, of District Heights, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 35 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder and witness retaliation. Wilkinson had already been serving time for a 2024 stabbing in Germantown and received additional prison time after sending threatening letters to the victim and a family member in 2025. (more…)


DMV

With the median days a home is on the market inching up to 23 – a 27.8% increase over July 2025 –  only 1,392 closed sales in August 2025, and 4,336 active listings in Montgomery County, MD and Washington, D.C., housing inventory is plentiful in the region, according to new data from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR).

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