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.
Sponsored article courtesy RLAH Real Estate|
Hi – Justin here. Fair warning before I answer: I am the single most biased person you could ask. I’m the president of RLAH Real Estate, I live in Bethesda, I’m raising my family here, most of my paycheck ends up at businesses within walking distance of my house, and I’m openly asking Bethesda residents to name us Best Real Estate Brokerage in this year’s Bethesda Magazine Readers’ Poll.
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…)
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…)
General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.
In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.
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.
The annual Kentlands Bar Crawl saw record participation this year, with approximately 150 attendees coming together to raise funds for a good cause. The event, held over the weekend, brought in nearly $1,500 for Comfort Cases, a nonprofit organization that supports children entering the foster care system by providing them with backpacks filled with personal care items and comfort essentials.