Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of state attorneys general submitted formal objections to the U.S. Department of Energy’s proposal to eliminate efficiency standards for 16 appliances, arguing the rollbacks lack required analysis and would increase consumer costs.
Montgomery College’s MBI Cafe internship program will host its culminating event on Wednesday, July 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Services building lobby on the Rockville campus. The event marks the final project for students participating in the Summer RISE internship, who have spent several weeks learning about socially responsible business practices through the MBI Cafe’s “Triple Bottom Line” approach, which emphasizes profit, people, and planet.
During the eighth week of Montgomery County’s Summer Traffic Task Force, officers conducted 88 traffic stops resulting in 13 DUI arrests and one criminal arrest, with additional citations and warnings issued; since the task force began, there have been 110 DUI arrests and nearly 2,200 combined citations and warnings. These figures reflect only task force activity and do not include DUI arrests made by regular patrol officers. (more…)
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A retired federal law enforcement officer from Olney won $50,000 playing Bonus Match 5 after purchasing the ticket at Elbe’s Beer and Wine in Wheaton, a longtime lottery retailer that has been serving the community since 1951 and where he’s been a regular customer since 1977. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
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Listed below are Maryland State Football Champions that have come from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) since the 1975-76 school year. The list comes directly from MCPS Athletics. The MPSSAA website includes state championship winning teams from other counties and from seasons prior to the years included in the list below.
The Washington Commanders have announced they will be retiring legendary wide receiver Art Monk’s jersey on Thursday, November 20th against the Seattle Seahawks.
Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of Maryland Benefits One Application, a new mobile-friendly tool that allows eligible residents to apply for multiple assistance programs—including Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, WIC, and energy aid—through a single, streamlined platform.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed Bill 13-25 today, aimed at curbing unlicensed commercial house parties by strengthening enforcement tools, increasing fines, and closing legal loopholes. Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke and Andrew Friedson will hold a press conference to discuss the legislation on Thursday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m. at the Council Office Building. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department and NIH Police will join The Children’s Inn at NIH on Wednesday, July 16 for the annual “Christmas in July” celebration. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed Expedited Bill 10-25, creating a hiring preference for displaced federal workers who reside in the county. The legislation, introduced by Council Vice President Will Jawando and supported by multiple councilmembers, is a response to recent large-scale federal layoffs and aims to retain skilled public servants by offering them employment opportunities within County government. (more…)
The International Association of Firefighters Local 1664 has announced its early endorsement of Councilmember Andrew Friedson for Montgomery County Executive, marking the first labor endorsement in the 2026 race. The organization cited Friedson’s commitment to public safety, support for first responders, and record of championing emergency services and working families. Earlier this month, Businessman, philanthropist, and former County Executive candidate David Blair also endorsed Andrew Friedson for Montgomery County Executive.