Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles was reappointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors during the organization’s 2026 Annual Conference, where she also advanced three national policy resolutions and participated as a featured speaker on public health and housing affordability. (more…)
Several Gaithersburg neighborhoods will join communities across the country on Tuesday, August 4, for National Night Out, an annual campaign focused on strengthening relationships between residents, law enforcement, and community organizations while promoting crime prevention and neighborhood engagement.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair will host a Sensory-Friendly Midway Morning on Monday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering a quieter and more inclusive fair experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism and anyone who benefits from a lower-stimulation environment. (more…)
A man was hospitalized after a shooting in North Bethesda/Rockville early Sunday morning.
The Montgomery County Council has scheduled several public hearings on upcoming legislation and funding proposals, including a $12 million state grant for community health programs, expanded survivor benefits for certain public employees, stricter licensing requirements for bodywork establishments, forest conservation and zoning changes, updates to road design standards, funding for the Olney Community Building and Police Satellite Station, revisions to the Fire and Emergency Services Commission, and proposed changes to disruptive behavior policies at public facilities. Residents can testify in person, remotely, or submit written, audio, or video testimony after registering through the County Council website before the applicable deadlines. Full details below courtesy Montgomery County Government:
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will sign legislation Monday updating the County’s firearms law to comply with a Maryland Supreme Court ruling while maintaining many of the local gun restrictions still permitted under state law.
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection is inviting residents to repair, rather than replace, broken household items during a free Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Gaithersburg Library. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. and will pair participants with volunteer fixers who provide hands-on guidance for repairing everyday items. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the County has recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes so far in 2026, including nine involving pedestrians, as officials continue efforts to reduce speed limits and improve roadway safety through the County’s Vision Zero initiative.
Montgomery County has reached an agreement with Potomac Crossing, LLC to acquire the White’s Ferry property and ferry business assets, marking a major step toward potentially restoring service across the Potomac River.
Gaithersburg-based Senshi Karate-Do returned from the 2026 USA Karate National Championships and Team USA Selection Trials, held July 16-19 in Spokane, Washington, with 16 medals after competing against athletes from […]
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood will waive all adoption fees on Saturday, Aug. 1, as part of NBCUniversal’s annual “Clear the Shelters” campaign.’