A new biography, My Name is Not Tom: The Life of Reverend Josiah Henson, by local historian Susan Cooke Soderberg, offers a fresh perspective on the life of Josiah Henson, an enslaved man from Montgomery County who escaped to Canada and became a respected leader. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment on February 26. Earlier that day, the Education and Culture Committee will review a $17 million supplemental appropriation for special education at MCPS and receive an update on interventions for highly impacted student groups. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)
The Montgomery County Council approved Executive Regulation 17-23AM, establishing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to reduce emissions from certain buildings as part of the County’s climate goals. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has placed Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on lockdown on Tuesday, February 25. (more…)
Nearly 20 years after the last CHI-CHI’S restaurant closed, the beloved Mexican chain is set to make a comeback. In December, it was announced that Michael McDermott, son of CHI-CHI’S founder, had secured the rights to use the CHI-CHI’S name on physical restaurant locations through an agreement with Hormel Foods, which owns the brand’s trademarks.
Today we will look at the least expensive condo, townhouse, and single family home currently available for sale in Montgomery County. We did not include any listings that were pending/contingent as of 2:30pm on Monday afternoon. The information we used was taken from realtor.com
Montgomery County Council will meet on February 25 to present proclamations, interview nominees for key positions, vote on building energy performance regulations, discuss zoning amendments for Bethesda, and hold public hearings on various issues, including infrastructure funding and retirement system administration. (more…)
Montgomery County Council and committees will meet on February 24, 2025, to discuss state legislation, review the implementation of menstrual hygiene product requirements and student health programs at Montgomery County Public Schools, and assess the FY26 Capital Budget and amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program for culture and recreation projects. (more…)
Earlier today (Friday, February 21st), the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) 4th District officers responded to a burglary in progress in the 300 block of Hannes Street in Silver Spring.
Montgomery County officials, including the County Council, County Executive, and federal representatives, will hold a virtual community meeting on February 25 to support federal workers and residents facing uncertainty. The meeting will provide information on available resources, legal assistance, and support services, with follow-up online resource sessions planned for March. (more…)
In an exciting showdown at the Bocce county championship, Wootton High School emerged victorious, defeating Poolesville 2-1 in the final match.