The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host the annual Nadim Khan Memorial Homeless Resource Day on Thursday, Nov. 6, at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, offering a wide range of critical services and resources for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council Audit Committee will meet on Friday, Sept. 26, to review an Office of Inspector General report on the Montgomery County Public Schools Background Screening Office. The committee will also receive an update from MCPS on its action plan to improve background check procedures for employees, contractors, and volunteers. (more…)
Update: We have learned of three additional Montgomery County stores closing. An updated article can be found here.
Two Starbucks locations in Montgomery County will be closing their doors permanently this weekend, according to employees and notices posted at the stores.
Below are MCPS Varsity Volleyball results from Monday, 9/22/25 and Wednesday, 9/24/25 and the remaining schedule for the week:
District 16 Delegate Sarah Wolek has filed for a second term in the Maryland House of Delegates, highlighting her focus on strengthening the state’s social fabric, economy, and support for vulnerable communities.
Two Maryland restaurants, both in Montgomery County, have been recognized among the best places to unwind in the region by earning spots on Eater DC’s “Best Happy Hours” list.
The calendar is about to flip to October, which means we’re entering the stretch where storylines start to crystallize, streaks harden into trends, and contenders separate from pretenders. Week 4 delivers plenty of intrigue, rivalry games, redemption shots, and one marquee clash that will shape the county’s midseason pecking order.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a $10 million package of early childhood education initiatives that includes a $6.125 million Head Start and Early Head Start grant, a $4 million facility loan fund for child care providers, and a shared resources collaborative for small providers. (more…)
Montgomery County officials will hold a news conference on Tuesday, September 30, at 11 a.m. at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton to announce new automated speed enforcement laws taking effect October 1.
The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee will meet on September 25 to review the revised MCPS Student Code of Conduct and receive an update on the Restorative Justice Program, while the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will review draft Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program. (more…)
The leaves are just beginning to turn, and so too is the Montgomery County football season taking shape. September has already separated contenders from pretenders, and Friday nights are showing us which programs have the depth, discipline, and dynamism to make November matter. Here’s how the county stacks up this week: