The regular season is heading into the home stretch, and with playoff positioning heating up, separation week has officially arrived. Some teams are flexing their dominance, others are finding their groove at just the right time and a few are fighting to remind everyone they belong in the conversation. Here’s how the county’s best stack up heading into Week 8:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is urging residents to stay alert and prioritize safety during Halloween weekend, which will bring increased pedestrian activity and reduced visibility as Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2.
Northwood High School graduate Nyanya Touray (Class of 2025) is making her mark on the international stage as a member of the United States U-17 Women’s National Team competing in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
As autumn settles across the region, the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. housing markets are showing signs of seasonal slowdown. According to the latest report from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR), homes in September 2025 took noticeably longer to sell than they did a year earlier, signaling a market that’s stabilizing after several years of intense competition.
The Montgomery County Office of Procurement will host its annual Procurement Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Silver Spring Civic Building, offering workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for local, minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses to learn about certifications and upcoming contracting opportunities. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Council President Kate Stewart to establish a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA), allowing the County to procure renewable electricity and offer residents and businesses more stable and competitively priced energy options.
For decades, The Golden Bull in Gaithersburg (Montgomery County) and Adelphi (Prince George’s County) was one of the region’s best-known steakhouses, serving hearty portions of prime rib and steak in an old-school setting that became a favorite for celebrations and family dinners. Its locations were each recognized by the distinctive golden bull statue mounted atop the building… a true roadside landmark for anyone driving by (television commercial courtesy the now defunct www.golden-bull.com)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, October 21 to receive its semi-annual update as the Board of Health, covering topics such as respiratory virus season and public health initiatives.
The Montgomery County Department of Police- Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a serious pedestrian collision involving a 13-year-old girl that occurred on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 6:17 pm.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced his intent to nominate Councilmember Gabe Albornoz as the next Director of the Department of Recreation, a position Albornoz previously held from 2007 to 2018. (more…)
ALDI announced it will offer a full Thanksgiving meal for ten people for about $40, featuring a 14-pound turkey and ingredients for nine side dishes, making this year’s feast even cheaper than last year’s. (more…)