The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence, is offering a free six-week online Diabetes Self-Management Program starting January 15 to help residents, particularly in high-risk zip codes, better manage diabetes through education and practical strategies. (more…)
Clopper Road is named for Clopper Mill, but the history of the mill dates back long before Frances C. Clopper owned it, and the mill is connected with the first government sponsored road in the county, an inheritance suit, and the Lincoln assassination.
Montgomery County Government will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, with facilities shut down, Ride On buses operating on a holiday schedule, and trash and recycling collections canceled, following a slide schedule through Saturday, Jan. 11.
Per Montgomery County: “A “Snow Emergency” is being declared for Montgomery County to take effect at midnight tonight. As a result, in accordance with the County Code, County residents are advised of the following requirements: (more…)
Today, President Biden named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom– including two from Maryland. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.
The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is inviting residents to participate in MLK Day of Service events on January 18 and 19, featuring service projects at local recreation centers and a volunteer fair at the Bethesda North Marriott, aimed at supporting community members in need. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) – Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a commercial strong-arm robbery of CVS (1200 block of East West Highway in Silver Spring).
The Montgomery County Public Library in Damascus will close on January 31 for a 20-22 month renovation, with plans to reopen in fall 2026, featuring updates to accessibility, comfort, and functionality, including new collaboration spaces, ADA-compliant restrooms, and significant building improvements. (more…)
Signature Dish, a television program on WETA PBS that discovers and reveals the standout dishes at a wide array of the region’s best restaurants, will feature four Montgomery County restaurants on its upcoming 3rd season. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) stated that there will be enhanced patrols targeting drunk/drugged driving this evening.
Below is a list of restaurants that opened in Montgomery County, MD in 2024: (more…)