MCPS graduation ceremonies will include an array of commencement speakers this year including athletes, authors, politicians, educators, former MCPS staff members and others. The full list of graduation dates, times, speakers, and locations (courtesy of MCPS and accurate as of 5/15/25) can be seen below:
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced an independent audit of Maryland’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, finding that more than half of reviewed cases had differing determinations of manner of death, including several from Montgomery County that were reclassified as homicides.
Everything you need is at EDE: lifestyle, community, proximity, serenity, activity. What sets EDE apart is what’s inside, outside, and all around – an elevated suite of features and amenities that define living well.
Read on to explore the top 12 ways to experience a centrally astounding lifestyle at EDE apartments in Downtown Frederick.
1. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Finely crafted studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floorplans showcase luxury finishes throughout, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, sleek plank flooring, and a selection of two designer color palettes.
2. WFH PRODUCTIVITY: Accomplish your tasks efficiently in convenient co-working spaces within each residential building or at the co-working lounge in the Clubhouse. Select layouts include a den or built-in desk to create a dedicated home workspace.
3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Support your wellness goals in the 24-hour leading-edge fitness center including cardio, strength, and functional training. Take your workout outside at the outdoor fitness stations.
4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.
5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)
Montgomery County government has approved the FY26 budget, investing in transportation including fare-free Ride On buses and expanded transit services, environmental programs, parks and recreation, public safety, workforce compensation, and a six billion dollar six-year capital improvements plan supporting schools, housing, and infrastructure. (more…)
Montgomery County’s homeless population increased by 356 people, a 32% rise from 2024, according to the 2025 Point-in-Time survey. Officials attributed the spike to rising rents, the end of federal rental assistance, and a lack of affordable housing. (more…)
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The City of Rockville will celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a free, all-ages Pride event on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Rockville Town Square, and is seeking proposals from visual or literary artists to lead a community-engaged art project during the festival.
Councilmember Evan Glass issued a statement praising the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for funding education, housing, and fare-free transit without raising taxes, while also criticizing proposed tax hikes and emphasizing the need for transparency, fiscal discipline, and support for vulnerable residents during uncertain economic times. (more…)
Updated with a summer of events from MCPD.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a toddler who fell from the 15th story of 11235 Oak Leaf Dr (The Enclave apartments) in White Oak, according to a report by DC area crime reporter Allen Henney. Miraculously, the toddler survived the fall and is alert and conscious.
Chief Antonio DeVaul of the Takoma Park Police Department announced the arrest of Donovan Xzavier Rivas, 20, of Rockville, Maryland, on a first-degree assault charge.
Beloved restaurant Parthenon Restaurant & Chevy Chase Lounge DC (located near the DC/Maryland line at 5510 Connecticut Ave. NW, DC) will be featured in the series premiere of Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service on FOX on May 21, with the episode available on Hulu the following day.
NPL Construction has announced that starting May 21, 2025, it will close single lanes on northbound Carroll Avenue between Sherman Avenue and Jefferson Avenue in Takoma Park to replace a gas line.
Council President Kate Stewart issued a statement praising the Montgomery County Council’s work on the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, highlighting its focus on education, mental health, housing, public safety, and economic development. She noted the budget was developed through an inclusive and transparent process and emphasized that it was balanced without raising tax rates, despite economic uncertainty and reduced federal funding. (more…)