Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will sign legislation Monday updating the County’s firearms law to comply with a Maryland Supreme Court ruling while maintaining many of the local gun restrictions still permitted under state law.
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Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection is inviting residents to repair, rather than replace, broken household items during a free Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Gaithersburg Library. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. and will pair participants with volunteer fixers who provide hands-on guidance for repairing everyday items. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the County has recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes so far in 2026, including nine involving pedestrians, as officials continue efforts to reduce speed limits and improve roadway safety through the County’s Vision Zero initiative.
Montgomery County has reached an agreement with Potomac Crossing, LLC to acquire the White’s Ferry property and ferry business assets, marking a major step toward potentially restoring service across the Potomac River.
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Gaithersburg-based Senshi Karate-Do returned from the 2026 USA Karate National Championships and Team USA Selection Trials, held July 16-19 in Spokane, Washington, with 16 medals after competing against athletes from […]
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood will waive all adoption fees on Saturday, Aug. 1, as part of NBCUniversal’s annual “Clear the Shelters” campaign.’
Two Montgomery County Council committees will meet Monday, July 27, to review a range of education and housing issues. The Education and Culture Committee will discuss MCPS’ Strategic Technology Plan, artificial intelligence policy, and student cell phone policy, while the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee will consider updates to accessory dwelling unit and solar zoning rules to comply with state law, as well as a bill that would require most single-family rental homes to provide air conditioning from May 15 through Sept. 30. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)
The housing market in Montgomery County remained steady in June, with home prices continuing to climb even as the pace of sales stayed close to historical averages, according to new data from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR).
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali Fani-González issued a joint statement Thursday addressing the July 22 federal immigration enforcement operation near the Potomac River along Clara Barton Parkway, emphasizing that Montgomery County agencies did not participate in ICE enforcement actions. (more…)
Per the Montgomery County Department of Police, below is an overview of incidents included in the department’s daily crime summary for July 22, 2026. This summary does not reflect every call for service.
The new Chick-fil-A under construction at 22675 Clarksburg Road near the Clarksburg Premium Outlets is now hiring as it prepares for a late summer opening. (more…)