The Detoit Lions have promoted Gaithersburg native Henry Franklin Fraley Jr. (Hank Fraley) to run game coordinator while also maintaining his previous job of offensive line coach with the team. There were rumors that Fraley would leave Dan Campbell’s staff to joint Ben Johnson in Chicago or to join the Seattle Seahawks as offensive coordinator, but Campbell made sure to hang on to an integral piece of the Lions’ recent success.
MCPS recently shared that the Washington Commanders joined Clarksburg High School in their gymnasium for a pep rally this past Thursday (video below).
Montgomery County entrepreneurs can apply for the Technology Innovation Fund and Founders Fund, offering a combined $10 million in grants to support commercialization projects, with applications open until 5 p.m. on January 31, 2025. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council and Committees will meet on January 27, 2025, to discuss the state budget, local and bi-county bills, updates from Visit Montgomery, WorkSource Montgomery, and the Department of Permitting Services, and review zoning amendments, police regulations, and the “Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act.” Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold its annual Black History Month commemoration on February 4 at 11:30 a.m., focusing on the theme “African Americans and Labor,” featuring proclamations, video interviews, and recognition of local labor leaders. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared that its Special Victims Investigations Division executed a residential search warrant in the 17500 block of Amity Drive in Gaithersburg this morning. Per police, “The investigation has no connection with immigration status or the enforcement of immigration laws.”
Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink shared detailed “Know Your Rights” resources to help residents protect themselves during immigration enforcement encounters, including guidance on handling warrants, remaining silent, and accessing legal representation.
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services has expanded the sale of spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, allowing approximately 400 private retailers with eligible licenses to sell these products. (more…)
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County’s GOTR FilmFest 2025 will take place on Thursday, February 27, at the Suburban Hospital Auditorium in Bethesda, featuring the films Little Giant, Sports: The Unequal Divide, and Finding Traction, while raising funds to support scholarships, running shoes, and coach training for its youth programs.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Montgomery County from 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, due to anticipated high winds and freezing temperatures, with wind chills potentially dropping as low as -5°F. (more…)