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.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a series of armed bank robberies that occurred in the Kensington area. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
Montgomery County government has announced the speaker lineup for the 13th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, taking place on April 8 and 9 at the Silver Spring Civic Building, featuring opening remarks from County Executive Marc Elrich and a keynote address by architect and sustainability expert Carl Elefante. The summit, themed Beyond Benchmarking: Navigating Energy Performance, will bring together over 300 industry professionals to explore strategies for building decarbonization and energy efficiency. (more…)
On Saturday and Sunday, the Red Line will operate in two segments between Shady Grove and Medical Center and between Van Ness and Glenmont due to track maintenance.
Montgomery County government has announced that the Advisory Commission on Policing will hold a virtual public forum on March 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Montgomery County Police Department’s consent search policy, with opportunities for resident feedback and invited speakers including Council Vice President Will Jawando, Public Safety Committee Chair Councilmember Sidney Katz, MCPD Chief Marc Yamada, and State’s Attorney John McCarthy. (more…)
Per the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) at 12:44pm: “Paint Branch High School is currently on lockdown for the report of a weapon on campus. MCPD is confirming the validity of this report.”
Earlier tonight, a specialized 4D team from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) made a significant discovery while conducting operations to combat criminal activities in the district. The team located a stolen vehicle that had been reported missing from the Rockville area on January 10th.