Montgomery County leaders will host a free Community Resource Fair on Dec. 8 at the Executive Office Building in Rockville, offering residents information on public health, job training, and community services to support inclusivity and address changes at the federal level. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg has announced it has received a 100 score on the 2024 Municipal Equality Index, which evaluates cities on LGBTQ+ inclusivity in laws, municipal services, and leadership, maintaining its score from 2023.
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Montgomery County has announced it will temporarily reopen the Wheaton Streetery on Price Avenue to vehicular traffic starting November 25 for winter maintenance, with plans to relaunch the space in late March as a seasonal community area supporting outdoor dining, sustainability, and local businesses. (more…)
Montgomery County officials and partners broke ground on The Chimes at North Bethesda, a planned $86 million development featuring 163 environmentally sustainable rental units, scheduled for completion in 2026. The project, which includes units for households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income, is supported by public and private funding and aims to address the demand for affordable housing in the area. (more…)
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On Monday, a Gaithersburg woman was found guilty of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her boyfriend and delaying medical aid for over four hours. (more…)
Bark Social, the dog park/bar/coffee shop combo that opened its first location in Pike & Rose back in February 2021 and has opened five total locations as far as Philadelphia, has announced an immediate closure effective today (Thursday, November 21st). The full message can be seen below:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on the 12100 block of Livingston Street in Wheaton, where an elderly woman sustained critical burn injuries and later died. (more…)
MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor sent out a community message on Thursday, November 21st regarding the “increased rhetoric and rising anxieties in our community due to the national conversation surrounding immigration and deportation efforts promised by the incoming federal administration.” The message, titled “A Safe and Welcoming Community for All,” can be seen in full below:
Pandas Karate, located in Derwood, has launched a fantastic initiative offering free self-defense seminars for Girl Scout troops in Montgomery County. Owner Daniel Amaguana reports that the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with participants enthusiastic about the valuable skills they are learning. A video showcasing the experience is available below.
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced a $1.8 million investment to enhance Maryland’s cybersecurity talent pipeline, providing hands-on cyber range training at all 16 community colleges, starting with Howard Community College, to prepare over 1,100 professionals, focusing on underrepresented groups and boosting workforce development in a high-demand industry. (more…)
According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), a New York man has been arrested for allegedly participating in a $2.3 million gold bar scam targeting an 88-year-old woman and her daughter in Montgomery County, involving fraudulent claims of government investigations and asset transfers. (more…)