Montgomery County Police have released a summary of reported incidents from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, highlighting a range of crimes across multiple districts, including burglaries, auto thefts, assaults, and weapons offenses.
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A fundraiser is underway to help purchase championship rings for the James Hubert Blake High School boys varsity basketball team following their historic state title win.
Montgomery County-based Team Senshi Karate earned 21 medals at the 2026 USA Open Karate Championships and Junior International Cup, held April 2–5 in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been awarded more than $2.1 million in federal and state funding to support programs aimed at lowering energy costs for low and moderate-income residents and expanding the County’s tree canopy.
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Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC), located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood, will expand its weekend adoption hours beginning Saturday, April 11, opening from 11 am to 5 pm on both Saturdays and Sundays.
Montgomery County Department of Police released its daily crime summary for April 9, 2026, highlighting a range of incidents across multiple districts, including a homicide in Gaithersburg, several auto thefts, and multiple hate/bias-related cases.
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González, Vice President Marilyn Balcombe, and Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles have proposed amendments to ZTA 26-01 to strengthen regulations on data center development following public feedback.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet on April 10 to review portions of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program, including funding for agencies such as the Ethics Commission, Board of Elections, Public Information Office, and several non-departmental accounts, while also examining a $3 million supplemental appropriation for the continued development of the Community Connect Portal. (more…)
A coordinated traffic enforcement effort across Montgomery County and surrounding jurisdictions resulted in hundreds of stops and violations as agencies focused on improving roadway safety during Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The multi-agency initiative took place on April 8, targeting major roadways including Georgia Avenue, New Hampshire Avenue, University Boulevard, and MD-200. The effort brought together local and state law enforcement agencies in a unified push to identify and address dangerous driving behaviors, with a particular emphasis on distracted driving.
Montgomery County residents are encouraged to take part in regional Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, with registration now open for the annual event promoting bicycling as a healthy and environmentally friendly commuting option.
Two men were arrested Monday afternoon in Takoma Park on drug-related charges following a proactive patrol by police along New Hampshire Avenue.