The Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) is reminding residents to stay off frozen lakes and ponds, keep children and dogs away from the ice, and report unsafe activity to authorities, following several recent instances of people and pets venturing onto the ice.
On Friday, January 17, a double homicide in Rockville claimed the lives of Marcell Jordan Hebron, 26, known in the music industry as Lil Xelly, and 27-year-old Leilani Marroquin. In the wake of this incident, the community has come together to support the grieving families, launching a GoFundMe fundraiser to assist with funeral expenses.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Jan. 21 to present proclamations for National Mentoring Month and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, introduce legislation on emergency medical services insurance reimbursement, vote on supplemental appropriations for health programs, and hold public hearings on reducing animal impoundment hold times and establishing discounted parking permits for service providers in Silver Spring. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed a $5.852 billion FY26 Capital Budget and amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program, prioritizing education, affordable housing, infrastructure, and racial equity, while reducing the structural deficit by $83.5 million due to completed school projects and budget constraints. (more…)
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for NW Montgomery County and some surrounding areas from 6:00 am until 9:00 pm, Sunday, January 19th. Residents should plan for travel delays. (more…)
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is urging donors to verify charities and take precautions against scams when contributing to California wildfire relief, emphasizing the importance of trusted organizations, transparency, and secure payment methods to ensure donations effectively support victims. (more…)
The Eater DC “38 Essential Restaurants Around DC” list offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase DC and its suburbs. Four restaurants in Maryland are currently on the list (last updated on January 14th) with three of them in Montgomery County:
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open registration for its annual whiskey lotteries on January 19, offering residents and license holders the opportunity to purchase rare spirits like Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year and Michter’s 20 Year. The free lotteries, with separate categories for Maryland residents, Montgomery County residents, and licensees, will feature over 900 bottles, and winners must purchase their allocated bottles between February 17 and March 16. (more…)
21-year-old, Benjamin Jack Dresbach of Kensington has been arrested and charged in connection with the Monday, January 13, 2025 death of 29-year-old Trevor Dean Van Devander.
Montgomery County offices and services will observe schedule changes for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, with most government offices, libraries, and state services closed, while Ride On buses, aquatic centers, and recreation centers operate on modified schedules. Full details below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued the following statement on the death of Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins: (more…)