An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 9pm Sunday, March 1 through 3pm Monday, March 2 as wind chill values are expected to fall below 32 degrees. Officials are urging residents to dress in layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take precautions if they must spend extended periods outside. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) issued a statement Saturday saying it has increased patrols and officer visibility around religious institutions of all denominations and other sensitive locations as officials continue monitoring the situation in the Middle East. (more…)
Montgomery County is reminding residents that the County Council will hold public hearings on Tuesday, March 10 at 1:30 pm to receive testimony on several proposed supplemental appropriations to the FY26 operating budget. Residents who wish to speak must sign up by Monday, March 9 at 2 pm. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council has approved the first-ever Tax Increment Financing (TIF) resolution to create the Viva White Oak Development District, clearing a major hurdle for a $2.8 billion mixed-use project planned for East County. (more…)
Montgomery County is reminding residents that the county’s minimum wage will increase on July 1 to reflect the region’s inflation rate, as required by local law.
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass will hold a press conference on Monday, March 2 at 12:30 pm to announce the introduction of new legislation called the ICE Out Act.
Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) will recognize National Consumer Protection Week from Sunday, March 1 through Saturday, March 7 with a series of outreach and education efforts aimed at helping residents avoid scams and make informed purchasing decisions.
Dunkin’, the official coffee and donut partner of the Washington Capitals, visited the Washington Pride Hockey team’s practice on February 24 at Rockville Ice Arena.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $1 million special appropriation to the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget to support programs run by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
Will Jawando, chair of the Education and Culture Committee, will host three public forums to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget recommendations for Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College.
A suspect wanted for shooting at a Maryland State Trooper during a traffic stop early yesterday morning in Baltimore was apprehended in Montgomery County and charged with attempted murder, per Maryland State Police.