Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman has entered the race for Montgomery County Council, seeking the District 3 seat that will be open in the 2026 election due to term limits. Montgomery Perspective first reported Ashman’s candidacy in November, shortly after he was re-elected to a third term as mayor of Gaithersburg. Ashman today announced his official campaign launch event scheduled to take place on January 10th.
The Montgomery County Police Department says its Alcohol Holiday Task Force is ramping up enforcement efforts as the holiday season continues, with dozens of arrests and hundreds of citations already issued during a recent multi-day crackdown.
There are seasons that blur together, and then there are seasons that leave behind a clear hierarchy, of programs, of players, and of performances that forced everyone else to adjust. This year in Montgomery County football was firmly the latter, and the MoCo All-County Team reflects a fall defined by dominance, adaptability, and elite two-way impact. Graphics below, listing all players, by Sam Nosoff (Blair he’s coach).
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School has named Sal Gorgone as its new head football coach, ushering in a new chapter for one of the nation’s most recognizable high school football programs while maintaining continuity within the Falcon Football tradition.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer its 2025 Holiday SoberRide program from December 19 through January 1, providing adults in the Washington-metropolitan area with free Lyft rides home (up to $15) between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. to help prevent impaired driving during a high-risk period for alcohol-related crashes.
Gaithersburg City Council Member Jim McNulty has entered the race for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting reported Sunday night in the Silver Spring area (between Colesville and Cloverly).
Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert from Sunday, December 14, at 3pm through Monday, December 15 at 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…)
The Montgomery County Department of Police said Sunday morning that it has increased patrols and police visibility around Jewish institutions across the county as a precautionary measure.
The County Council announced upcoming public hearings in January, including a Jan. 13 session on a proposed $2.4 million supplemental appropriation for the Public Safety Joint Operations Center and an expedited bill that would strengthen immigrant protections within County government.
Montgomery County’s Animal Services and Adoption Center will host a “Home for the Holidays” adoption event on Dec. 20–21, waiving all adoption fees and using appointments on Saturday with walk-ins welcome on Sunday.