The Montgomery County Council will review state and local legislation, economic development indicators, and capital projects during upcoming meetings. Committees will discuss budget updates, public safety appropriations, the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment, and proposed changes to animal control laws. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
Last week, we reported that the National Park Service (NPS) has predicted peak bloom for the DC area Cherry Blossoms to fall this year (2025) between March 28-31. If you’re […]
Montgomery County received positive ratings in the 2024 National Community Survey, with 84 percent of respondents describing it as an excellent or good place to live.
Montgomery County government has announced that employees working in the county can receive up to $325 per month for commuting costs through the MCDOT FareShare program, with employers required to contribute $25 per employee. (more…)
On Wednesday evening, at approximately 9 PM, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 4D Specialized Unit observed a suspect attempting to open vehicle doors near the intersection of Amherst Avenue and University Boulevard in Wheaton, according to a social media post by District 4 Commander David Smith.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a free Landscaping with Batteries Field Day on March 12 at Montgomery College Germantown, featuring equipment demonstrations, vendor discounts, and raffles.
The Montgomery County Council will hold five committee meetings on March 6 to review infrastructure funding, health and human services appropriations, childcare renovation projects, MCPS attendance, and the Incubators NDA. Discussions will include a proposed Infrastructure Funding Workgroup, a $1.3 million opioid response grant, a $2.9 million crisis stabilization center pilot, and updates on school attendance and business incubator performance. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government: (more…)
MCPS has announced that Jeffrey Sullivan, systemwide athletics director, is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will offer low-cost adult bike classes in April, May, and June, including Learn to Ride and Basic Skills sessions, along with free walk-up e-scooter classes at select locations. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in the 1500 block of November Circle in White Oak.