The Montgomery County Council will hold its annual Youth Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Council Office Building in Rockville, giving students an opportunity to share their views and concerns directly with Councilmembers.
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The Montgomery County Council’s Audit Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. to receive a briefing on the Merit System Protection Board’s Fiscal Year 2023 Independent Classification and Compensation Audit.
From 1996 to 2007, Jeepers! operated at 700 Hungerford Drive in Rockville, offering families an indoor mix of play zones, rides, and dining. (more…)
The Montgomery County Sports Advisory Committee is now accepting nominations for its second annual Unsung Sports Hero Award, which honors individuals or organizations that have expanded access to sports in the County, particularly for underserved communities.
By Damon D. Anderson | Senior High School Football Analyst
In a matchup of undefeated Montgomery County powerhouses, The Cougars rolled into Potomac for a clash of unbeatens and left little doubt about who still runs Montgomery County, dispatching Churchill 34–13 in front of a packed home crowd. (more…)
Montgomery County officials will hold a public update on the planned Diversion Center in Rockville on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Leggett Executive Office Building auditorium, with a virtual option available. The facility, located on Seven Locks Road, will provide 24/7 behavioral health services to individuals in crisis as an alternative to emergency rooms and detention centers.
Since its closing in 2013, the absence of Roy’s Place has left a hole in the hearts of many current and former Montgomery County residents. According to the now-defunct Roy’s Place website, the restaurant first opened in Rockville in 1955, offering more than 200 sandwiches. After a couple of moves within Rockville, it relocated to 2 E. Diamond Ave. in Olde Towne Gaithersburg in 1971, where it became a local institution. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 7, to receive the semi-annual report of the Planning Board, vote on spending affordability guidelines for the capital budget, and consider legislation requiring landlords to provide 14 days’ notice before evictions. The agenda also includes votes on bond authorizations, personnel regulations for displaced federal workers, committee appointments, and proclamations recognizing International Day of the Girl and National Farmer’s Day.
The Montgomery County Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is seeking volunteers for the 2025 tax season, with a particular need for appointment schedulers to assist residents by phone and online.
Montgomery County Recreation concluded the regular season of its NFL Flag Football leagues this past weekend at Wheaton High School. The program, which is offered each fall and spring for youth ages 6–14, drew 468 participants this season, including 84 girls. Games were held at both Wheaton High School and Damascus Community Recreation Center. (more…)
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is advising federal employees and their families on how to avoid scams and financial pitfalls during the current government shutdown, which has left many workers furloughed or without pay.