On Thursday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the launch of the updated MOVE Grant Program, aimed at reducing office vacancies by offering funding to businesses signing their first lease or expanding in the County, with grants of $8 to $15 per square foot for new office space.
Results of second round Maryland high school football playoff games (MCPS games) can be seen below. Scores will be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final):
The Montgomery County Police Department has shared that the intersection of Linden Lane at Newcastle Road in Silver Spring is closed for a death investigation. No foul play is suspected. Drivers should expect delays and seek an alternate route.
Nominations are open until November 30 for Montgomery County’s 2025 “Women Making History Award,” honoring women residents or workers for leadership and community impact, with winners recognized during Women’s History Month and at a reception; elected officials are excluded, and nominations must be submitted online.
Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services collected 1,050 illegally placed signs, including election signs, from public rights-of-way in a Nov. 12 “sign sweep,” recycling them at the Shady Grove Processing Facility. (more…)
On Tuesday, the he Montgomery County Council approved the 2024-2028 Growth and Infrastructure Policy, which updates guidelines for balancing development with public infrastructure needs, including schools and transportation, to support sustainable growth and enhance the county’s competitiveness and quality of life. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council has passed Bill 20-24, amending the County’s public campaign finance law to increase contribution limits, adjust matching ratios, and enhance support for candidates from diverse backgrounds, with the goal of reducing the influence of big money in politics and fostering a more inclusive electoral process.
As we roll into Week 2 of the playoffs, Montgomery County’s top teams are ready for intense rematches and rivalries that promise plenty of fireworks. Here’s a breakdown of each matchup and how I see them playing out. The Game of the Week preview and prediction can be seen here.
In the MoCoShow Game of the Week, two determined teams will clash Friday night in 2nd round playoff action as the Oakdale Bears visit the Sherwood Warriors in Sandy Spring (Preview and predictions for all other MCPS games can be seen here). The stakes are high, with Sherwood looking to redeem itself after last season’s playoff defeat in Ijamsville. This time around, Sherwood brings a stronger, more seasoned squad to the field, hoping to upset an Oakdale team that’s still potent but slightly less dominant than last year. The real question is: have the Warriors closed the gap enough to secure a victory on their home turf?
The Montgomery County Council has appointed Craig Howard as its new executive director, a role in which he will oversee fiscal and policy analysis and manage Council operations, following his 22 years of experience in the county’s legislative branch, including five years as deputy director. (more…)