Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson announced that his campaign for County Executive has received endorsements from multiple current and former local officials representing various parts of the county. The endorsements add to prior public support from state legislators, David Blair, and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1664. (more…)
Steve Solomon, former co-host of The MoCoShow podcast and The Steve Czaban Show, has announced his campaign for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council, citing a need for common-sense leadership on issues such as economic development, support for small businesses, education, housing, and services for seniors. (more…)
In a remarkable debut at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, local resident and “renaissance woman” Angie Dobransky has made a name for herself by winning an impressive 12 ribbons across 12 different categories. For her first time entering the competition, Dobransky took home six first-place blue ribbons, two second-place ribbons, a third, two fourths, and a fifth, proving that curiosity and a passion for learning can pay off.
Spirit Halloween is now open in the former Party City space at Westfield Wheaton, located at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. (more…)
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair has crowned its culinary champions for 2025, with a trio of vendors taking home top honors at the annual Fair Foodie Awards. This year’s awards recognized both a newcomer and two returning favorites for their standout dishes and drinks, hosted by our very own Taste MoCo.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is actively investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Brookeville on Saturday shortly after 6pm. The following is a summary of events by MCPD:
Silver Spring Historical Society members have measured the historic acorn gazebo in Acorn Urban Park (8075 Newell St) in Silver Spring, MD, determining it surpasses Oak Hill, Ohio’s recently erected acorn statue, which measures 12 feet in diameter and 15 ½ feet in height, and was promoted as the world’s largest acorn display. Built in 1850 by Silver Spring founder Francis Preston Blair, the structure measures 14.058 feet in diameter and 17 feet ¾ inches in height, exceeding Oak Hill’s by over two inches in diameter and more than two feet in height. (more…)
According to Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 2nd District Commander Amy Daum, there has been a concerning rise in juveniles riding electric mini dirt bikes in urban areas, particularly at night, leading to multiple collisions and safety risks. (more…)
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens today, Friday, August 8, and runs through Saturday, August 16, marking its 76th annual celebration.
On Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Evan Glass, and MCDOT staff joined the Kemp Mill Civic Association for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new pedestrian bridge in the Kemp Mill area of Silver Spring. The ADA-accessible bridge was built to provide safer pedestrian access across a creek bed that had become increasingly difficult to cross, and a memorial on the bridge honors the late community member Nicki Toys.
Montgomery County will host a remembrance ceremony and candlelight vigil on Thursday, August 28, in Downtown Rockville to honor lives lost to overdose and raise awareness as part of International Overdose Awareness Day. The event, which includes a resource fair and candle lighting, precedes National Recovery Month in September and highlights the importance of compassion, support, and access to recovery resources.