Law

Attorney General Anthony Brown joined a multistate lawsuit challenging a new federal rule by the Trump administration that would modify Affordable Care Act regulations, potentially leading to insurance loss and increased costs for millions, including 34,000 Marylanders. (more…)


Education

The annual Drive for Supplies distribution event is set to take place at Parkland Middle School (4610 W Frankfort Dr. Rockville, MD) on Thursday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or while supplies last. This event offers families the opportunity to pick up new and gently used school supplies.

The supplies have been collected and donated by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students and staff as they cleaned out lockers, desks, and closets at the end of the school year. The event is hosted by the Division of Sustainability and Compliance.


Event

Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!

Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.


DMV

The Washington Post asked “What’s the best sandwich in DC?” and split the results into eleven different categories. In the popular Philly cheesesteak category the winner came from Maryland– more specifically, right here in Montgomery County.

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Rockville

EYA, a Bethesda-based real estate development firm, has closed on the former Rockshire Village Center site in Rockville, marking a key step in its plan to redevelop the long-vacant 7.3-acre property into a mixed-use neighborhood featuring 60 homes, 5,200 square feet of retail space, and community-focused amenities.

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MoCo Police

Assistant Chief Nicholas Augustine of the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) addressed a situation involving the posting of a video showing the death of a pedestrian in Kensington. The message is transcribed below followed by the video of the full message by MCPD Assistant Chief Augustine:

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