The Wiper Week initiative will provide free windshield wiper replacements and installation to promote road safety and visibility for drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. (more…)
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According to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS), a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Montgomery County from 11 am to 7 pm Wed., 3/26. Conditions will be favorable for brush fires. Outdoor burning is not recommended. (more…)
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Officers Weber and Chen (District 2– Bethesda) were honored with a First Responder award for their significant role in aiding an unsheltered individual suffering from a severe infection.
Montgomery County’s 2025 rent stabilization rent increase allowance will be 5.7%, effective July 1, which is lower than the 2024 allowance of 6%. The Rent Stabilization law, which applies to most rental units built in 2002 or earlier, adjusts rent increases annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) and also regulates certain fees, with the 2025 Voluntary Rent Guideline set at 3.3%.
Keanu Carver has made a significant impact on WWE’s Evolve series. Born Kevin Isaiah Robertson, he hails from Montgomery County, having been born in Silver Spring and raised in Takoma Park. A graduate of Montgomery Blair High School, Carver played college football as a defensive tackle for the Temple Owls from 2019 to 2021.
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…)
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: