Montgomery County government has announced that employees working in the county can receive up to $325 per month for commuting costs through the MCDOT FareShare program, with employers required to contribute $25 per employee. (more…)
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On Wednesday evening, at approximately 9 PM, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 4D Specialized Unit observed a suspect attempting to open vehicle doors near the intersection of Amherst Avenue and University Boulevard in Wheaton, according to a social media post by District 4 Commander David Smith.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a free Landscaping with Batteries Field Day on March 12 at Montgomery College Germantown, featuring equipment demonstrations, vendor discounts, and raffles.
The Montgomery County Council will hold five committee meetings on March 6 to review infrastructure funding, health and human services appropriations, childcare renovation projects, MCPS attendance, and the Incubators NDA. Discussions will include a proposed Infrastructure Funding Workgroup, a $1.3 million opioid response grant, a $2.9 million crisis stabilization center pilot, and updates on school attendance and business incubator performance. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government: (more…)
MCPS has announced that Jeffrey Sullivan, systemwide athletics director, is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will offer low-cost adult bike classes in April, May, and June, including Learn to Ride and Basic Skills sessions, along with free walk-up e-scooter classes at select locations. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in the 1500 block of November Circle in White Oak.
Deb Waxman, affectionately known as Coach Wax, is celebrating an impressive milestone– 30 years as a coach within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Montgomery County is increasing the 2025 Voluntary Rent Guideline (VRG) to 3.3 percent, up from 2.6 percent in 2024, to reflect changes in the rental component of the Consumer Price Index. While the guideline is voluntary for most rental properties, it is mandatory for units under the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) program and other regulatory agreements.
The County Council will hold public hearings on March 11, March 18, and April 1, 2025, to receive testimony on proposed resolutions and appropriations related to stormwater management, opioid response, behavioral health, education funding, police data reporting, digital equity, and zoning changes for Bethesda. (more…)
On Friday, County Executive Marc Elrich shared the news of the county helping launch the U.S. Global Business Center in Rockville, established by leaders of Montgomery County’s South Korean sister city of Daejeon.