Montgomery County officials and partners announced the creation of Mobilize Montgomery, a Public-Private Partnership designed to support local businesses and workers affected by federal budget cuts. (more…)
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Montgomery County Council will meet on March 25 to continue reviewing the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Program. The meeting will also include proclamations recognizing Mom and Pop Small Business Day and Equal Pay Day, as well as discussions on funding adjustments for public safety, stormwater management, recycling, and Montgomery County Public Schools projects. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government: (more…)
Throughout history, there have been battles that seem to have no victor. For me, the ongoing struggle to be the “Most Fun Parent” (MFP) is a Herculean task. Recently, with my wife out of town for a few days, I saw this as my best opportunity to earn that MFP trophy. I decided to take my two daughters, Ellie and Natalie, on a culinary adventure to various fun restaurants across Montgomery County.
Residents in the area have seen Pepco bills increase, and the company is offering energy-saving tips to help customers reduce costs ahead of the summer, including thermostat adjustments, AC maintenance, and home insulation improvements. Pepco also provides a Quick Home Energy Check-up Program and extended energy assistance options through March 2025 to support bill management and service continuity.
Per the news release: ” Spring is in the air which means now is the time to prepare for the warmer weather ahead. With an increase in temperatures comes an increase in energy usage. Pepco is providing energy saving tips to help customers lower costs and ensure their homes and businesses are energy efficient before temperatures rise:
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has shared that 4th District officers are investigating a shooting in the 14000 block of Taos Court, off of Bel Pre Rd., in Aspen Hill.
Though eBay may be past its prime, it is still one of the largest and most recognized e-commerce platforms in the world. The global online marketplace allows individuals and businesses to bid on, buy, and sell a wide variety of goods and services– and we’ve found a few Montgomery County-based items that are available for you to purchase:
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Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the event date due to information provided by Montgomery County. Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles will host the third annual Women’s […]
Montgomery County residents are invited to a virtual discussion on March 28 about “Longevity Ready Maryland,” a statewide initiative focused on improving community accessibility and long-term well-being for all ages. Hosted by Age-Friendly Montgomery, the event will allow participants to provide feedback on the plan, which aims to create supportive, inclusive communities across Maryland.
Montgomery County Council Committees will hold meetings on Monday, March 24 to discuss various policy updates and budget reviews. The agenda includes updates on the county’s Cultural Plan, amendments to the public libraries’ capital budget, transportation services regulations, the solid waste management plan, and zoning text amendments related to self-storage and commercial-to-residential conversions. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
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Germantown native Brandon Murray, who attended and played middle school basketball at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown, led his team in scoring today as 12th-seeded McNeese State pulled off a stunning upset against 5th-seeded Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is continuing its Sweep the Salt pilot program to remove excess road salt from streets near sensitive watershed areas, helping to prevent water contamination. MCDOT reported that the program collected nearly 50 tons of salt and debris following winter storms, and based on initial results, plans to continue the initiative next year.