Montgomery County government has approved legislation and zoning changes to expedite and incentivize the conversion of highly vacant office buildings into housing, including a 20-year tax abatement for projects that provide at least 17.5 percent affordable units. (more…)
The 2025 induction ceremony of the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) is less than a month away. Six inductees will be honored at the ceremony on Sunday May 4th, 2025 at 4pm. Get your free tickets now through Eventbrite at www.mcshf.org.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment, which updates the 2017 plan to improve implementation of public amenities such as parks, transportation, a new recreation center, and affordable housing. (more…)
Continuing from the report earlier this year that showed significant reductions in many crime categories in 2024 compared to 2023, the Downtown Silver Spring area has maintained its downward trend in most areas into the first quarter of 2025, according to 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos.
The Montgomery County Council is extending the application deadline to April 21, 2025, for individuals interested in serving as a Council representative on the Boards overseeing the County’s employee retirement and retiree health benefits trust funds, which manage over $6.9 billion in assets. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings in April 2025 on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budgets, Public Services Program, and various fiscal resolutions, with opportunities for residents to testify in person, remotely, or by submitting written, audio, or video comments.
In alignment with the Year of the Coach initiative, MCPS Athletics and the Student-Athlete Leadership Council have announced the recipients of the Fall Coaches of the Year awards.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the expansion of the County’s residential curbside recycling program to include on-call collection of electronic items and batteries for residents with County-provided recycling services, with full implementation expected by the end of 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County officials announced $1.2 million in FY25 grants to help local nonprofit and faith-based organizations enhance security and deter hate crimes, with funding available for measures such as hiring security personnel, installing cameras, and participating in a new MoCo Connect public safety program. (more…)
Per the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) at 12:22pm: “MCPD is investigating a report of shots fired in the 10300 block of Apple Ridge Road. As a precaution, Watkins Mill […]
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection will celebrate Earth Month throughout April with events promoting sustainability, including the Montgomery County Energy Summit, GreenFest, and the 10th anniversary of Tree Montgomery. (more…)