The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared the following at 10:18pm:
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The winners have been announced for the Montgomery County Commission for Women’s eighth annual Girl Power Contest, which celebrates Women’s History Month. Top entries in four age categories will be honored at a June 12 event and recognized online for their creative responses on how media can inspire and empower girls and women.
The Montgomery County Community Action Board celebrated the graduation of 27 residents from its Community Advocacy Institute (CAI) on May 20, the largest class in the program’s nine-year history. The free, bilingual program provides advocacy training for residents with low to moderate incomes and has graduated 167 participants since its launch in 2016. (more…)
Local moms Lettie Manjala and Tara O’Connell have taken the fitness world by storm with a playful twist on exercise. Their recent viral video, featuring a fast-paced game of tic-tac-toe with a fitness spin, quickly caught the attention of viewers– and even received a feature on ESPN’s TikTok channel (video available below).
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Thursday, May 22 to recognize Lupus Awareness Month and is scheduled to take final votes on the County’s $7.6 billion FY26 Operating Budget, $6 billion FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program, and introduce legislation for new capital projects including the Clarksburg Library and an organics processing facility.
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass announced that his campaign for County Executive has qualified for public financing, meeting the required fundraising and donor thresholds just two months after launching his campaign. (more…)
Montgomery County has released its Memorial Day holiday schedule, outlining closures and service changes for Monday, May 26. (more…)
The community is rallying around the family of a local 7-year-old boy who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 18, after collapsing while playing at a friend’s birthday party. A GoFundMe has been launched to support funeral expenses and help the family honor Brian’s memory. (more…)
Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool pre-season begins Saturday, May 24, with limited weekend and holiday hours through June 13, before transitioning to a full summer schedule from June 14 to August 15 at the County’s seven outdoor pools. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced the arrest of Jaheim Malik Crum, 22, and D’vario Renee Lewis, 19, in connection with 17 retail thefts and two robberies that occurred between 2024 and 2025. (more…)
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Montgomery County’s Office of Food Systems Resilience is launching a three-part strategy to improve local food recovery efforts, aiming to reduce waste and expand access to nutritious food by enhancing infrastructure, coordination, and operational support. Through grant programs and collaboration with community partners, the initiative supports a more sustainable and resilient food system while addressing rising food insecurity and environmental goals.