The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 7-26, legislation introduced by Natali Fani-González, Marilyn Balcombe, and Dawn Luedtke to reduce regulatory burdens on agricultural operators.
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The Student Athlete Mentoring Program (SAMP), created by Watkins Mill alumnus Joseph Hooks through the 480 Club, is entering its fourth year with a new twist that brought a professional sports feel to youth mentorship in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Police shared a summary of reported incidents from April 6, 2026, highlighting several robberies, assaults, thefts, and a vandalism case across multiple districts.
WSSC Water is temporarily reducing the amount of fluoride added to drinking water for its 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, citing nationwide supply chain disruptions tied in part to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 12am to 9am on Wednesday, April 8, as wind chill values are expected to fall below 32 degrees. Officials are urging residents to dress in layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take precautions if they must spend extended periods outside. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Native Plant Protection Act, legislation introduced by Evan Glass to promote sustainable landscaping and protect native ecosystems.
A fatal crash involving a motorcycle has shut down a portion of Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase Tuesday morning.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is set to return to Gaithersburg from August 14-22, bringing nine days of rides, food, competitions, and high-energy entertainment to one of the county’s most anticipated annual events.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, April 7 starting at 9 am with proclamations recognizing Fair Housing Month, National Public Health Week, Minority Health Month, and Arab American Heritage Month, followed by a legislative session where members are expected to vote on several bills addressing invasive plants, minimum wage reporting requirements, agricultural building exemptions, and updates to the Arts and Humanities Council .
Montgomery County police are warning residents about a rise in “distraction thefts” targeting senior citizens in shopping centers and grocery store parking lots.
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open registration on Sunday, April 12, for its annual limited-availability whiskey lotteries, giving eligible residents a chance to purchase rare and highly sought-after bottles.