After a potentially stormy weekend, Montgomery County could be in for one of its hottest stretches of the summer as July begins. Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected through Sunday before temperatures climb rapidly early next week, with highs forecast to approach 100 degrees and heat index values potentially reaching as high as 110 degrees by Thursday.
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Gaithersburg’s annual SummerFest returns to Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm on Saturday, June 27, with an evening of live music, food trucks, family activities, local craft beer and a fireworks spectacular.
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The Montgomery County Planning Board has certified the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual School Test, identifying several Montgomery County Public Schools projected to exceed capacity during the 2030-31 school year and assigning their service areas to Utilization Premium Payment (UPP) tiers beginning July 1, 2026.
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Montgomery Parks will once again take part in Montgomery County Heritage Days this weekend, offering free admission to several historic sites across the county on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28.
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Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Health and Human Services will host a virtual community meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, to provide updates and answer questions about PFAS contamination near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue in North Potomac. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is encouraging commuters to plan ahead for Metro’s summer Red Line shutdown, which will suspend train service between the North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations from Monday, July 6, through Sunday, Sept. 6. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is criticizing two U.S. Supreme Court immigration decisions issued Thursday, including one allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Haiti and Syria. (more…)
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved two administrative appointments during its meeting on Thursday, June 25, naming new principals for Argyle Middle School and Eastern Middle School.
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New storefront signage at Orange Pocket now reads “See You in August,” signaling that the Japanese and Korean-inspired pop culture and lifestyle store is preparing to welcome customers later this summer.
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Montgomery County Police have released their daily summary of reported calls for service from June 24, 2026, highlighting a series of overnight auto thefts and thefts from vehicles, including another wave of airbag thefts across the county. The incidents span multiple police districts and do not represent every call for service received that day.
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Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has conceded in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Executive, while Councilmember Andrew Friedson said he will continue to monitor the remaining ballot count despite acknowledging the path to victory is “undeniably difficult.” (more…)