Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed Montgomery County Public Schools’ estimated $3 billion maintenance backlog in his latest weekly update, attributing the growing need to years of prioritizing school capacity projects over renovations and upkeep.
Montgomery County has taken another major step toward advancing the long-planned VIVA White Oak development, with officials ceremonially signing legislation authorizing up to $420 million in bonds to support infrastructure for the estimated $2.7 billion project. (more…)
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood will waive adoption fees on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, as part of NBCUniversal Local’s 2026 “Clear the Shelters” campaign. (more…)
Sunil Dasgupta has brought his local public affairs podcast I Hate Politics to an end after more than five years and 420 episodes focused on Montgomery County politics, public policy, and community news.
Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles joined state and county housing leaders at the 2026 National Economic Mobility and Opportunity Conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss efforts to expand housing supply, affordability and economic opportunity. (more…)
Montgomery County health and animal services officials are reminding residents to avoid contact with wildlife after a beaver found dead near Seneca Creek State Park tested positive for rabies.
Montgomery County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke will host a community meeting addressing social and safety needs at South Lake Elementary School (18201 Contour Rd.) 7-8:30pm on Thursday, August 27.
Montgomery County leaders are opposing proposed federal changes to Head Start, arguing the changes would weaken standards related to staffing, instructional time, multilingual education and parent involvement. (more…)
Montgomery County will host its annual International Overdose Awareness Day and National Recovery Month remembrance ceremony and resource fair on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Memorial Plaza in Rockville. (more…)
Montgomery County has awarded $750,000 to six partnerships aimed at expanding access to nutritious, locally produced foods for residents experiencing food insecurity and diet-related health conditions. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Shebra Evans recently welcomed Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman for a community conversation focused on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses across Montgomery County. (more…)