The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday, October 20, aimed at protecting older residents and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation, fraud and deceptive business practices. (more…)
Free Lyft rides will be available throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including Montgomery County, during Halloween weekend as part of an effort to prevent impaired driving. (more…)
Montgomery County’s housing market showed signs of slowing in September, as higher interest rates weighed on activity and the number of homes available across the region continued to grow, according to new data from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS (GCAAR).
On Tuesday, October 20, the Montgomery County Council is expected to vote on two bills that would expand the use of speed cameras and prohibit illegal street racing and street takeovers on public roads. (more…)
Fall foliage is beginning to take hold across Montgomery County, while parts of Western Maryland are now reaching peak color, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ latest foliage observations from around the state.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) admissions policies for magnet middle school programs, following a lawsuit filed by parents who allege that the admissions process discriminates against Asian American students. (more…)
Over the last couple of months, Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings, but a handful have generated especially strong reactions from readers. From thousands of social media interactions to heavy interest on our website, these five became some of the area’s most talked-about new restaurants.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is praising Gov. Wes Moore’s decision to launch a youth motor vehicle theft intervention pilot program in Montgomery County while calling for additional resources to address repeat offenses involving young children.
The Montgomery County Commission on Children and Youth has named three recipients of the 2026 Dr. Nancy Dworkin Award for Outstanding Service to Youth, marking the return of the countywide recognition for the first time since 2019.
Several Montgomery County Council committees will meet Monday, October 19, to review proposed legislation and discuss transportation, housing and public safety issues. Agenda items include a bill that would prohibit housing discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, proposed changes to forest conservation requirements for agricultural land, and the Community Trust in County Employees Act, which would restrict County employment for certain former federal immigration enforcement workers.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) has received two national Best Practices Awards from StateWays magazine, recognizing its technology improvements and efforts to promote responsible alcohol sales. (more…)