On Thursday, July 3, 2025, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Montgomery County and will conduct focused enforcement on impaired driving laws. (more…)
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Montgomery County will host two virtual community meetings on July 9 and 10 to gather resident input on strategies to address key health challenges, with feedback helping guide future planning among local healthcare providers and organizations.
An 80-year-old man missing for five days was found alive in a wooded area in Gaithersburg, following an extensive search by multiple law enforcement agencies and volunteer teams.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials are reminding residents that all fireworks, including sparklers and consumer-grade types, are illegal year-round in the county due to safety risks, and violators may face fines or jail time. (more…)
In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, we’ve put together a list of local favorites based on national and regional “best fried chicken” articles, reader recommendations, and input from our staff.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) are urging residents to plan ahead for a sober ride during the Fourth of July weekend, citing increased traffic risks from impaired and distracted driving. Law enforcement will increase DUI enforcement, and programs like SoberRide will offer discounted Lyft rides to promote safe travel. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has received a $250,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Transportation to support community engagement for Project Connect, a planned 13.9-acre mixed-use development near the North Bethesda Metro Station. The funding will aid outreach efforts as the County partners with WMATA and MDOT to design a transit-oriented hub with housing, retail, and improved transit and pedestrian access. (more…)
The City of Rockville will launch its first-ever NFL FLAG youth football league this fall, offering a non-contact, co-ed program for kindergarten through eighth grade to promote skill development and participation in the sport. (more…)
Two winning lottery tickets will split a $1.8 million Multi-Match jackpot from the June 30 drawing, with one sold at a Food Lion in Ocean City and the other at […]
SmartAsset is a financial technology company that publishes a wide range of articles, guides, reviews, and calculators on various personal finance topics. Earlier this month, they released a list of “Best Places For New Families” and Montgomery County, MD was ranked 6th overall.
Montgomery County has alerted residents that a black bear was recently seen in a driveway in Poolesville and is urging the community to stay alert and follow bear safety guidelines.