The Montgomery County Council voted to approve the Montgomery Planning’s 2025 Update to the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways on July 29, 2025. The update was required due to County Council’s approval of two bills in 2022 (Bill 24-22 and 34-22) that revised the street types identified in Chapter 49 of the County Code, also known as the “Road Code,” to conform to the county’s Complete Streets Design Guide.
On Monday, former President Joe Biden visited the Baskin Robbins at 10592B Metropolitan Avenue in Kensington. Video clips of parts of his visit can be seen below. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1.3 million in grants to three local organizations: Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy, Identity, Inc., and Tree of Hope Association, Inc., to support peer-led, culturally responsive programs addressing youth mental health and substance use, particularly among Black and Latino youth. Funded by settlement agreements with JUUL and Altria, the initiatives focus on prevention, education, and direct support in communities most affected by vaping and substance misuse.
The Montgomery County Vision Zero Steering Committee released its Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan outlining roadway safety projects, enforcement efforts, and education initiatives aimed at eliminating serious injuries and fatalities between July 2025 and June 2026. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has introduced Bill 28-25, which would prohibit vehicles from standing, stopping, or parking in designated bikeways to improve cyclist safety and support the County’s Vision Zero goals. The legislation, co-sponsored by Councilmembers Fani-González, Friedson, and Luedtke, follows a rise in cyclist-involved crashes and aligns with similar laws in nearby jurisdictions.
For many long-time residents of Montgomery County, the name Shakey’s Pizza Parlor conjures a flood of nostalgic memories– the aroma of fresh pizza, the clatter of arcade games, and the joyful chaos of family outings. Before the proliferation of modern pizza chains, Shakey’s offered a truly unique and beloved dining experience that left an indelible mark on the local community, especially for those who came of age in the 1970s and 80s.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has shared that three men have been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted carjacking that took place during an online sale arranged through Facebook Marketplace.
The Montgomery County Council held a hearing on Monday, July 28, to review Expedited Bill 19-25, which proposed a seasonal exemption allowing landscape professionals to use gas-powered leaf blowers from October 1 to December 31, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with the exemption set to expire three years after enactment. (more…)
Montgomery County has extended its Heat Emergency Alert through Wednesday, July 30, at 9 p.m. Forecasts indicate that heat index values may reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher during this period. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit time spent outdoors, and take regular breaks in cool, shaded, or air-conditioned areas whenever possible. (more…)
Montgomery County based Team Senshi Karate earned an impressive 15 national medals: 3 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze at the 2025 USA National Karate Championships, held July 9–13 in Fort Worth, Texas. They were the only team from Maryland to compete at the event, which brought together over 3,000 top athletes from across the country. Senshi Karate is located at 9995 Stedwick Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20886. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 29, to present several proclamations, hear a briefing on the Department of Transportation’s Parking Lot Pilot Security Program, and introduce legislation aimed at enhancing cyclist safety by prohibiting vehicle parking in bikeways.