The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a new zoning initiative designed to attract major employers, speed up development approvals and encourage new job creation across the county. (more…)
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Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Tuesday signed Expedited Bill 23-26E, updating the County’s firearms law to comply with a Maryland Supreme Court ruling while preserving the strongest local gun restrictions allowed under State law.
Montgomery County Department of Police officers responded to several serious incidents across the county on Monday, July 27, according to the department’s daily crime summary.
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Seven students from Montgomery County have been named recipients of the 2026 Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarship Program, earning $2,500 scholarships to support their undergraduate education. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on two major measures that would significantly restrict data centers in the county. The Council will consider Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 26-01, which would establish formal definitions for data centers and, as amended, prohibit new data centers countywide while officials develop long-term regulations.
A 28-year-old Silver Spring man has died following a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in the White Oak area, according to Montgomery County Police.
Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles was reappointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors during the organization’s 2026 Annual Conference, where she also advanced three national policy resolutions and participated as a featured speaker on public health and housing affordability. (more…)
Several Gaithersburg neighborhoods will join communities across the country on Tuesday, August 4, for National Night Out, an annual campaign focused on strengthening relationships between residents, law enforcement, and community organizations while promoting crime prevention and neighborhood engagement.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair will host a Sensory-Friendly Midway Morning on Monday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering a quieter and more inclusive fair experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism and anyone who benefits from a lower-stimulation environment. (more…)
A man was hospitalized after a shooting in North Bethesda/Rockville early Sunday morning.
The Montgomery County Council has scheduled several public hearings on upcoming legislation and funding proposals, including a $12 million state grant for community health programs, expanded survivor benefits for certain public employees, stricter licensing requirements for bodywork establishments, forest conservation and zoning changes, updates to road design standards, funding for the Olney Community Building and Police Satellite Station, revisions to the Fire and Emergency Services Commission, and proposed changes to disruptive behavior policies at public facilities. Residents can testify in person, remotely, or submit written, audio, or video testimony after registering through the County Council website before the applicable deadlines. Full details below courtesy Montgomery County Government: