The Montgomery County Humane Society is warning residents about a scam in which callers falsely claim to be from the organization or from Hanna’s Clinic.
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Glenview Mansion, one of Rockville’s most recognizable landmarks, turns 100 this year. The City of Rockville is commemorating the centennial with a slate of public programs that invite residents and visitors inside the historic estate in new and creative ways.
Montgomery County Public Libraries is celebrating the 10th anniversary of MoComCon this March, marking a decade of one of the county’s most popular fandom-focused events.
Montgomery County Council committees are scheduled to meet on Thursday, February 5, to review several budget, economic, and policy issues, including a briefing on trends in utility rates and their impact on local households. The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will consider spending affordability guidelines for the FY27 budget and a bill related to employee retirement administration, while the Economic Development Committee will review the designation of WorkSource Montgomery and receive an update on 2025 economic indicators.
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A Cold Emergency Alert has been extended for Montgomery County through Tuesday, February 10 at 12 pm, with wind chill values expected to remain below 20 degrees and conditions that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee has introduced Expedited Bill 6-26 to clarify how Emergency Medical Services insurance reimbursement funds may be used to support the County’s combined volunteer and career fire and rescue system.
The Montgomery County Council will receive a Winter Storm and Snow Operations briefing on Tuesday, February 3, with County officials providing an update on the response to the recent winter storm and the status of snow and ice cleanup efforts.
The Montgomery County Council will hold its annual Black History Month commemoration on Tuesday, February 3, at 11:30 am, aligning with the national theme “A Century of Black History Commemorations.”
The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet Monday, February 2, at 9:30 am to review Bill 4-25, which addresses the County’s acquisition and use of surveillance technology. (more…)
The first McDonald’s in Montgomery County opened on January 6, 1960, marking the arrival of the fast-food chain locally during its earliest years of expansion. The restaurant was located on the 1300 block of Rockville Pike, near where Best Buy stands today. A newer McDonald’s still operates at that same location.