Montgomery County Council committees will meet on April 10 to review portions of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program, including funding for agencies such as the Ethics Commission, Board of Elections, Public Information Office, and several non-departmental accounts, while also examining a $3 million supplemental appropriation for the continued development of the Community Connect Portal. (more…)
A coordinated traffic enforcement effort across Montgomery County and surrounding jurisdictions resulted in hundreds of stops and violations as agencies focused on improving roadway safety during Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The multi-agency initiative took place on April 8, targeting major roadways including Georgia Avenue, New Hampshire Avenue, University Boulevard, and MD-200. The effort brought together local and state law enforcement agencies in a unified push to identify and address dangerous driving behaviors, with a particular emphasis on distracted driving.
Montgomery County residents are encouraged to take part in regional Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, with registration now open for the annual event promoting bicycling as a healthy and environmentally friendly commuting option.
Two men were arrested Monday afternoon in Takoma Park on drug-related charges following a proactive patrol by police along New Hampshire Avenue.
Montgomery County police responded to a range of incidents across multiple districts on April 8, including burglaries, auto thefts, a robbery, and a hate/bias incident at a local elementary school.
Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a shooting that occurred last weekend at a Clarksburg playground.
A heartfelt message left on a DoorDash order has led to an outpouring of generosity from Mackie’s Barbecue, which is now trying to track down the customer to offer a life-changing gesture. The order included a single “Mystery Cookie,” but it was the note attached that stood out.
Montgomery County police released their daily crime summary highlighting reported incidents across the county on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, including burglaries, thefts, a fatal collision, and multiple weapons-related cases.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 7-26, legislation introduced by Natali Fani-González, Marilyn Balcombe, and Dawn Luedtke to reduce regulatory burdens on agricultural operators.
The Student Athlete Mentoring Program (SAMP), created by Watkins Mill alumnus Joseph Hooks through the 480 Club, is entering its fourth year with a new twist that brought a professional sports feel to youth mentorship in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Police shared a summary of reported incidents from April 6, 2026, highlighting several robberies, assaults, thefts, and a vandalism case across multiple districts.