A Silver Spring car salesman is celebrating an early birthday surprise after winning a $50,000 prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off just months before turning 50. (more…)
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Montgomery County Council committees will meet Monday, July 13, to review several economic development, zoning and infrastructure issues.
The Carroll County Health Department is urging anyone who had known or possible contact with bats during the Mount Airy fireworks display on Friday, July 3, to contact their local health department for a rabies risk assessment. Montgomery County Government shared the warning this week for any residents who may have been in attendance.
The Montgomery County Police Department has released its daily crime summary, highlighting reported incidents from July 8 and July 9, 2026. The report includes armed carjackings, multiple vehicle thefts, residential burglaries, aggravated assaults, hate/bias incidents, weapons offenses and several arrests across the county.
Governor Wes Moore announced 58 matching grant awards totaling $5 million through the Maryland Heritage Areas Program, supporting heritage tourism, historic preservation, museums, parks and community projects across the state. The grants are designed to promote economic growth through tourism while preserving Maryland’s cultural and historical resources. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee, Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr., County Council President Natali Fani-González and other local leaders to celebrate the opening of Bora Biologics’ new drug substance manufacturing facility in Rockville. The Taiwan-based company acquired MacroGenics’ biologics manufacturing operations for $122.5 million and will continue producing products for MacroGenics while expanding contract manufacturing services for other biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. (more…)
North Potomac native Quinn McKenzie is one step closer to realizing his NHL dream after being selected by the New Jersey Devils with the 222nd overall pick (30th pick of the seventh round) in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
The Montgomery County Police Department is warning residents, especially Minecraft players and their families, about a widespread malware campaign known as “WeedHack” that is being spread through fake Minecraft mods, clients and game downloads.
Oak Barrel & Vine at Muddy Branch Square in Gaithersburg will celebrate its grand reopening this weekend with three days of tastings and special events following the completion of its extensive renovation.
Germantown and Kensington have earned spots on PetSmart’s annual list of the nation’s top cat-loving cities, making Montgomery County one of only a handful of places with multiple communities recognized. (more…)
The Montgomery County Board of Elections has completed vote counting for the 2026 primary elections and unanimously certified the county’s 2026 Primary Election results on Wednesday, July 8.