County Executive Marc Elrich condemned the anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian graffiti that was discovered Friday at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, calling it an act of hate that does not reflect Montgomery County’s values and reaffirming support for affected communities.
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass introduced Bill 4-26 to create a formal review process for data center applications, citing concerns about environmental, infrastructure, and community impacts following recent proposals such as the Terra Energy project at the former Dickerson Power Plant site.
On Tuesday, January 20, Will Jawando and Kristin Mink will introduce two bills addressing immigration enforcement activity in the community and hold a joint press conference with co-sponsors and community members.
Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects connected to a strong-arm robbery reported last summer in Wheaton. The press release was shared by police on Friday, January 16th.
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González said the Council will begin reviewing County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended FY2027–2032 capital budget, emphasizing a balanced, fiscally responsible approach and public input ahead of scheduled February hearings. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced a $1 million one-time special appropriation, co-sponsored by Council President Natali Fani-González and other councilmembers, to help stabilize senior nutrition, homecare, and respite care programs impacted by federal funding cuts.
The proposal is intended as immediate relief for vulnerable residents while maintaining long-term fiscal responsibility and will be considered at a public hearing later this month.
Montgomery County government offices and several county and state services will be closed or operating on modified schedules in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 19.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared on Wednesday night that first district officers and Rockville City Police were dispatched to the 2130 block of Veirs Mill Road following a reported stabbing.
Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert for Thursday, January 15, from 3am until 3pm. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)
Montgomery County will hold its 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance and Birthday Celebration on Sunday, January 18, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, featuring a free concert with performances by local and nationally recognized artists. (more…)
Coach Kyle “KC” Landefeld of Clarksburg High School has been nominated for the 2025 Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award, one of the NFL’s most prestigious honors for high school football coaches.