The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee unanimously passed Bill 5-26, known as the Unmask ICE Act, which would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the county, with limited exceptions.
Montgomery County Police have released a summary of reported incidents from April 17, 2026, outlining several crimes across multiple districts.
Walt Whitman High School principal Gregory Miller issued a letter to the school community Friday addressing a reported threat that prompted an increased police presence and changes to the school day.
Officers from the 4th District and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service responded to a reported stabbing in the 4300 block of Randolph Road (near the intersection of Randolph Rd and Veirs Mill Rd.) at approximately 6:02pm.
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) has announced Danny Chavez as its new Vice President of Business Development, with a start date of May 4, 2026.
Montgomery County police reported several incidents across multiple districts on April 15, 2026, including school-related threats, auto thefts, and a road rage incident involving a firearm.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet on Thursday, April 16 to review a wide range of Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets, including funding for multiple government offices, non-departmental accounts, and major agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services, WSSC Water, and the Office of Management and Budget.
Buzz has been building across Montgomery County’s dining scene, with several upcoming restaurants generating strong interest from readers and across social media in recent months. Based on views, likes, and shares, five spots in particular have stood out as the most talked-about projects, each at a different stage on the path to opening in our April edition. Listed in alphabetical order, here’s a look at the places creating the most anticipation right now.
Montgomery County is among the areas that will benefit from a new partnership between Uber and the Maryland Diaper Bank aimed at improving access to essential supplies and healthcare for families with young children.
Montgomery County police released their daily crime summary for April 14, 2026, highlighting several incidents reported across multiple districts.
Montgomery County police have arrested three juveniles in connection with a pair of robberies targeting teenage victims in Germantown earlier this spring.