Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis recently shared a social media post highlighting three of his favorite dishes from the month of February. He wrote, “I try to support as many restaurants as I can and, although I’m not able to make it out to as many as I once was, these are three of my favorite things I had last month in February.” Photos can be seen in the embedded Instagram post below.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is urgently seeking adopters and foster volunteers after the shelter exceeded capacity for large dogs.
The Montgomery County Council will hold multiple meetings Monday, March 9, including a briefing on legislation in the Maryland General Assembly and reviews of several local bills, zoning measures and capital spending plans.
Montgomery County Police are reminding drivers about a major Maryland traffic law that took effect last year and significantly increases penalties for extreme speeding.
Montgomery Parks and community members gathered Sunday to celebrate new interpretive signs honoring the history of Emory Grove, an African American community in Gaithersburg founded by formerly enslaved people in 1864. Nearly 100 residents and descendants of Emory Grove attended the March 1, 2026 gathering at Johnson’s Local Park, where the new signs were unveiled. The bilingual signs, presented in English and Spanish, highlight the stories of the people who built the community and describe daily life, religious gatherings, and the generations who lived there. An audio post installed at the park also allows visitors to hear first-person accounts and reflections tied to Emory Grove’s history.
Montgomery County is home to nineteen municipalities (all listed below from oldest to newest), each with its own local government and community identity.
The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Montgomery County and surrounding areas until 10 am on Thursday, March 5.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host the 10th annual MoComCon on March 20 and 21, bringing a free, family-friendly celebration of comics, storytelling, art, and creativity to Germantown.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet Thursday, March 5 to review elements of the Fiscal Year 2027 to 2032 Capital Improvements Program and receive updates on public health and education initiatives.
A Capitol Heights man has been charged with solicitation of a minor, and Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District Central Business District officers believe there may be additional victims.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women, in partnership with Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery County Public Libraries, is inviting residents to participate in the ninth annual Girl Power Contest as part of Women’s History Month.