MoCo Government

Councilmember Evan Glass has introduced the Native Plant Protection Act, which would ban the commercial sale of invasive bamboo and require that at least 50% of landscaping in new construction projects use native Mid-Atlantic plant species.

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MCPS

On October 15, 2024, what began as a routine school dismissal at Rolling Terrace Elementary School quickly turned into a harrowing moment that showcased extraordinary courage. As students were leaving for the day, a young child broke away from a parent and bolted toward the bus lane just as a bus was pulling out. In that split second, Jefferson Reyes, a fifth-grade member of the school’s safety patrol, reacted instantly– leaping into action to pull the child from harm’s way and likely saving a life.

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Announcement

Thanksgiving has arrived at Butchers Alley, the neighborhood butcher serving Montgomery County and NW DC from it’s location in Bethesda. This year the shop has fresh, locally sourced heritage-breed White Holland turkeys ready for you to roast at home, along with house made sides like velvety caramelized garlic mashed potatoes and turkey stuffing like Grandma used to make.

“We’re really proud to carry these White Holland heritage-breed turkeys,” says Chef Fernando Giacomini. “Our relationship with our producer runs deep, and these turkeys are some of the best out there. They’re pasture-raised without antibiotics, and you can really taste the difference.”


Event

Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.

Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided


Kensington

Construction is progressing at the upcoming Kensington Crossing shopping center, located at 10619 Connecticut Avenue (at Plyers Mill Road). A couple of years ago, a decision was made to rename the center to “Crossroads in Kensington,” and all five tenants have now signed on.

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Maryland

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s termination of NIH biomedical research grants was illegal and discriminatory, siding with a coalition of 16 attorneys general, including Maryland’s, and allowing the reinstatement of funding for ongoing medical research projects.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart introduced Bill 21-25 to expand eligibility for child care property tax credits and increase the maximum credit from $3,000 to $10,000, aiming to support existing providers and attract new ones amid a statewide decline in child care capacity.

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Crime

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three young male suspects involved in a crime that occurred on Friday, June 6, 2025, at approximately 2:53 a.m. in the 400 block of Samuels Spring Court in Silver Spring. (more…)


Crime

Four men, including Walter Barnes, 46, of Potomac, Maryland, who was the owner and president of PM Consulting Group LLC doing business as Vistant (Vistant), have pleaded guilty for their roles in a decade-long bribery scheme involving at least 14 prime contracts worth over $550 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars.

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Beyond MoCo

Last summer, the Washington Business Journal shared that Jônt, located at 1904 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009, is the new “most expensive” restaurant in the Greater D.C. area. One of our team members  attended a birthday dinner at Jônt so we will show you the step by step experience and answer the question, “is it worth it?”

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