Two Montgomery County Council committees will meet Monday, July 27, to review a range of education and housing issues. The Education and Culture Committee will discuss MCPS’ Strategic Technology Plan, artificial intelligence policy, and student cell phone policy, while the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee will consider updates to accessory dwelling unit and solar zoning rules to comply with state law, as well as a bill that would require most single-family rental homes to provide air conditioning from May 15 through Sept. 30. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)


The housing market in Montgomery County remained steady in June, with home prices continuing to climb even as the pace of sales stayed close to historical averages, according to new data from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR).

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Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali Fani-González issued a joint statement Thursday addressing the July 22 federal immigration enforcement operation near the Potomac River along Clara Barton Parkway, emphasizing that Montgomery County agencies did not participate in ICE enforcement actions. (more…)


Per the Montgomery County Department of Police, below is an overview of incidents included in the department’s daily crime summary for July 22, 2026. This summary does not reflect every call for service.

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The Montgomery County Department of Police has issued a Purple Alert and is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Reiven Velis, a 20-year-old autistic, non-verbal man who was reported missing Wednesday evening.

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Montgomery County’s Economic Development Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend an amended bill imposing an 18-month moratorium on building permits for large data centers, replacing the current six-month pause issued by County Executive Marc Elrich. The recommendation now heads to the full County Council for final consideration on Tuesday, July 28. (more…)


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