Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman issued a statement on Friday in support of American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten’s letter raising concerns about the risks public pension funds face by investing in Tesla, citing the company’s weak performance, governance issues, and lack of transparency. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the expansion of the County’s residential curbside recycling program to include on-call collection of electronic items and batteries for residents with County-provided recycling services, with full implementation expected by the end of 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County officials announced $1.2 million in FY25 grants to help local nonprofit and faith-based organizations enhance security and deter hate crimes, with funding available for measures such as hiring security personnel, installing cameras, and participating in a new MoCo Connect public safety program. (more…)
Per the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) at 12:22pm: “MCPD is investigating a report of shots fired in the 10300 block of Apple Ridge Road. As a precaution, Watkins Mill […]
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
On April 2, at approximately 8:50 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1100 block of University Blvd. for the report of a strong-arm robbery. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested a 16-year-old from Wheaton and a 17-year-old from Olney on multiple handgun charges following a traffic stop near the Glenmont Shopping Center on April 2, 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing on Monday, April 28, to discuss a proposed restriction on right turns from Franklin Avenue onto Leighton Avenue in Silver Spring during peak hours, allowing residents to provide input before a final decision is made. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced the 2025 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations, and projects that promote well-planned economic and community development while advancing sustainability across the state. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call on Thursday, April 3, for a sick person on Ruatan Street in Takoma Park. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jacob Lineberry, a missing 48-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
Daniel Fellman, a Rockville High School and Montgomery College graduate, has been selected to give the ‘Student Spotlight’ presentation at the 60th Annual Spring Symposium on Archeology, presented by the Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc. The event takes place April 5, 2025 at The Maryland Historical Trust in Crownsville, MD.