On Tuesday, Councilmembers Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced Expedited Bill 23-24 to extend Montgomery County’s minority-owned business purchasing program until December 1, 2029. The bill aims to continue supporting minority, female, and disabled-owned businesses by addressing disparities in County contracting and procurement, following a recent study that highlighted significant disparities in various sectors. (more…)
Montgomery County honored Katie Ledecky, 9-time Olympic Gold medalist and 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, with an honorary “Katie Ledecky Lane” road marker outside her alma mater, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda. Ledecky has a total of 14 Olympic medals (9 gold). She is also the most decorated American woman, most decorated female swimmer, and fifth most decorated athlete in Olympic history.
In-person early voting for the 2024 Presidential general election will take place from October 24 to October 31, with 14 centers across Montgomery County open daily from 7am-8pm, while the general election day is set for November 5. (more…)
MCPS High School Sports Scores for Oct 16, 2024:
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell, the creators of the popular Dork Diaries series, for a free presentation and book signing at Gaithersburg Library (18330 Montgomery Village Ave) on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1:30-6 p.m., with advance registration required. The event will include a discussion of their creative process, a Q&A session, and a book signing for copies purchased at the event.
Hesler Saul Sanchez Cruz, a 45-year-old husband and father, was killed early Sunday morning in Wheaton when he was stabbed on the 11300 block of Fern Street in Wheaton. A suspect, 30-year-old Jose Emilio Ortiz Alba, was arrested and charged in Virginia and will be extradited to Montgomery County. Cruz’s daughter has started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help with funeral arrangements.
Per the GoFundMe fundraiser: “We tragically lost our dad, Saul, on Sunday morning. He was a vibrant man, who made everyone laugh until tears came out of our eyes and was the greatest story teller who could make you feel fear, happiness, and utter amazement. In this difficult time, we ask of you to help us with our cause and donate whatever you can so that we can lay our dad to rest. Thank you all in [advance].”
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council approved a pilot program to deploy automated noise monitoring systems, or “noise cameras,” to help enforce state laws against excessive vehicular noise. Introduced by Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember Natali Fani-González, the program aims to reduce noise pollution by issuing warnings and fines for vehicles that exceed noise limits, with the pilot ending on June 30, 2026. (more…)
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart introduced the “Bring Your Own Bag” bill that would ban businesses from distributing single-use plastic bags and increase the fee on paper bags. (more…)
Montgomery County has announced it has received a $150,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration to launch the Food Truck Electrification Pilot program, which aims to replace diesel-powered food truck generators with electric systems, reducing carbon emissions and supporting local businesses through direct subsidies, zero-interest loans, and community partnerships. (more…)
This matchup is set to be a massive collision between two evenly matched teams, with huge playoff seeding implications on the line. The winner will gain a crucial edge for a top-two seed in the 4A North region. Both teams come in with identical records and comparable resumes, but subtle differences suggest Blair might have a slight edge.
Both teams have showcased stout defenses, and this game promises to be a defensive chess match. The key contrast will come in offensive styles: BCC’s triple-option attack is rare in the MoCo area, making it a tough system to prepare for. Its run-heavy, clock-controlling style could be a difference-maker, especially with the game being played on BCC’s home field. Blair, however, features a more traditional offensive approach and can attack through the air when needed, with a strong ground game spearheaded by star RB Junior Rodriguez.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Frost Advisory in Montgomery County for Wednesday, October 16 from 2:00-9:00AM. Frost development could damage sensitive vegetation. Cover plants/crops to protect against near freezing temperatures. Additional information below courtesy NWS: (more…)