Earlier this week, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) shared that beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, there will be revisions to grading and reporting at the secondary level. Student Member of the Board of Education, Praneel Suvarna, has shared that he is disappointed with the new regulations.
Montgomery County Government has issued a reminder that the County’s minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2025, with new rates based on employer size and adjusted for inflation in accordance with County law.
On Friday, June 13, 2025, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Montgomery County and will conduct focused enforcement on impaired driving laws.
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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will implement phase one of its Ride On Reimagined plan on June 29, introducing new and adjusted bus routes and schedules, coordinated with Metrobus changes, to improve service reliability and coverage. The changes also include the introduction of a permanent zero-fare policy across all Ride On services to enhance access and eliminate fare collection costs.
Potomac Village, MD — FIT CLUB, a new fitness concept focused on efficient, results-driven strength training, has officially opened its doors in Potomac Village.
Designed for busy adults who want real results without spending hours in the gym, FIT CLUB delivers personalized, science-based workouts in just 15 minutes. The studio features cutting-edge adaptive resistance strength training technology that guides members through safe, controlled movements, helping build muscle, improve balance, and support long-term health.
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) will host its 2026 Impact Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., dinner, dancing and impactful programming, at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria downtown Washington, DC. The annual event will bring together a stylish crowd of advocates, community leaders, and supporters to raise critical funds for the organization’s “Fight Forward” campaign, which supports access to reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across the region. Along with live music, diner and programming, special guest appearances include actress and activist Sophia Bush, professional soccer champion Ashlyn Harris, and other special invited guests. Join us for a fabulous evening for an important cause.
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore, alongside Maryland utility companies and nonprofit partners, announced the launch of a $19 million Customer Relief Fund—funded by Exelon—to provide one-time energy bill assistance for limited- and middle-income residents across BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva Power service areas in response to rising energy costs. (more…)
The Maryland Comptroller’s Office announced that the state collected over $17.5 million in adult-use cannabis sales tax revenue from January to March 2025, with the Central Region generating the highest share. A portion of the revenue is allocated to community reinvestment, public health, business assistance, and counties, with the remainder—over $5.3 million—directed to the state’s General Fund.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Montgomery County and the surrounding area from Friday evening through late tonight. 1 to 5 inches of rain are possible, with flash flooding likely in low-lying and urban areas. (more…)
The Montgomery County Schools Automotive Trades Foundation recently hosted a DriveSmart safety program at Edison High School in Silver Spring, where over 100 Montgomery County Public Schools automotive students used virtual reality and driving simulators to experience the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a multi-casualty rollover crash involving five vehicles on eastbound Randolph Road just before Connecticut Avenue near Aspen Hill on Thursday evening. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Giordana Escobar Avila, a missing 15-year-old. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmembers have introduced a bill that would require labor peace agreements for hotel development projects in which the County has a financial interest, aiming to prevent labor disputes that could impact revenue and public-private partnerships.