News

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $7.6 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and a $6 billion amended FY25–30 Capital Improvements Program. The budget maintains tax rates while prioritizing education, public safety, social services, housing, and transportation, and includes funding increases for Montgomery County Public Schools, Ride On bus service, and health and human services, with both plans set to take effect July 1. (more…)


MoCo Government

The winners have been announced for the Montgomery County Commission for Women’s eighth annual Girl Power Contest, which celebrates Women’s History Month. Top entries in four age categories will be honored at a June 12 event and recognized online for their creative responses on how media can inspire and empower girls and women.

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Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Community Action Board celebrated the graduation of 27 residents from its Community Advocacy Institute (CAI) on May 20, the largest class in the program’s nine-year history. The free, bilingual program provides advocacy training for residents with low to moderate incomes and has graduated 167 participants since its launch in 2016. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

Bumblebee Management has opened the renovated Bumblebee RV Park & Campground along with Beehive Domes, Maryland’s first “geodesic dome glamping destination” at Deep Creek Lake. The redevelopment includes upgraded RV accommodations and fully equipped luxury domes, with future plans to expand into modular housing and consulting services. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

One of Salisbury University’s most notable alumni, Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn ’94, will serve as the Commencement speaker today, celebrating his Alma Mater’s 100th graduating class.

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MCDOT

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that due to the City of Rockville’s Memorial Day celebrations, Ride On bus routes 45, 46, 55, and T2 will be detoured from Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26 at 3 p.m., with specific changes to stops and routing available online. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

In October, we reported that Zaxbys was entering the Maryland market with three locations along the Eastern Shore. Now, Zaxbys is planning to open four additional restaurants across Baltimore and Howard counties. Zaxbys menu includes fried chicken sandwiches, wings, chicken fingers known as “Zingers,” crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast.

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