Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali Fani-González announced progress on Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan, reporting that 80 of 84 actions have been initiated and 63 are completed, underway, or integrated into operations, according to the FY2025 Annual Report.
Walter Johnson High School has named Jacquis McCray as its new head varsity football coach, ushering in a new era for the Wildcats program.
Councilmember Evan Glass will host a road safety town hall on Saturday, January 10, at 10 a.m. at the Council Office Building to discuss pedestrian, cyclist, and street safety following 678 pedestrian- and cyclist-involved crashes in 2025, including 18 fatalities. (more…)
Greater Washington’s drunk driving prevention program SoberRide, operated by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, surpassed 100,000 total rides provided during the New Year’s holiday, with 1,446 people using the free service between late December 31 and early January 1.
Quince Orchard High School alumnus Jaylen Harvey is transferring from Penn State to North Carolina, where he will play under legendary head coach Bill Belichick. Harvey will have three years of eligibility remaining after redshirting his freshman season, as reported by on3.com.
Blake High School alumnus Michael Creppy Jr. has reached a major milestone with the debut of his first feature documentary, “Imported,” now streaming on Hulu. The milestone was previously highlighted by Brandy Simms on Sports Illustrated.
Barbarian Comics (11242 Triangle Ln. Wheaton, MD) has built one of the longest-running and most enduring legacies in Montgomery County, evolving alongside the comic book industry while remaining a constant presence in the Wheaton community for more than five decades (photos below).
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan on January 21 at 7 p.m. at Rocky Hill Middle School in Clarksburg.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from Sunday, January 4, at 3 pm until Monday, January 5 at 1pm. 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 police continue to investigate the homicide of an 18-year-old Gaithersburg man, Taeyon Malachi Prather, whose body was found Friday evening in a parking lot near Damascus.
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations. (more…)