Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which concerns whether Montgomery County public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ+ inclusive literature: (more…)
Signage is up for Jump n’ Play at 811 Russel Ave Suite G. Details about the new play space have not yet been released. (more…)
Commas Food Hall is heading into its second year with two new vendors and a new reason for Silver Spring residents to visit earlier in the day. (more…)
RASA, the popular fast-casual Indian restaurant chain founded by Montgomery County natives Rahul Vinod and Sahil Rahman, has announced the launch of its new Indian Plates– a modern twist on classic Indian comfort food. RASA has a Montgomery County location in Rockville’s Montrose Crossing shopping center.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a report of an armed carjacking at approximately 4 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the 7-Eleven in the 10020 block of Darnestown Road. (more…)
Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which concerns whether Montgomery County public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ+ inclusive literature: (more…)
WSSC has extended and enhanced its Get Current water bill assistance program, now running from July 1 through October 31, 2025, to support eligible customers with past-due balances as of June 1. The updated program offers partial debt forgiveness, waives late fees and turn-on charges, and provides expanded payment plans and high bill adjustments for qualifying residential, commercial, and multi-unit customers.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement this morning on the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc., a case challenging whether children born in the United States are entitled to U.S. citizenship at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause: (more…)
Maryland State Police are renewing their request for public assistance in the unsolved 1989 homicide of Colleen Powell West, whose body was found in a remote area of Wicomico County. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which concerns whether Montgomery County public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ+ inclusive literature: (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement this morning on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which concerns whether Montgomery County public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ+ inclusive literature: (more…)
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor (24–297) that has set the stage for a considerable shift in how Montgomery County Public Schools manage their curriculum. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that parents challenging the school board’s introduction of “LGBTQ+-inclusive” storybooks without prior parental notification or the option to opt their children out are entitled to a preliminary injunction.