Montgomery County has launched “Journeys Within 2025” to highlight immigrant mental health experiences during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Stories collected will inform efforts to create more culturally responsive behavioral health services. (more…)
Looking to celebrate the Fourth? Here are the scheduled public fireworks displays in Montgomery County, MD, for July 4th and 5th.
Montgomery County passed legislation in 2024 to address environmental, noise, and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums. Sales of gas-powered equipment have been banned since July 1, 2024, and the ban on their use officially begins this Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (more…)
In November, we reported that Yemeni coffee shop Haraz Coffee House would open its first Maryland location at Burtonsville Crossing (15701 Columbia Pike). (more…)
Desmin Wade has been named the General Manager and assistant coach at Grambling State following an impressive tenure at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring. At Blake, he compiled a staggering 91-35 record over five years, guiding the program to four Division Championships, one County Championship, and five Regional Championship appearances.
Montgomery County is reminding residents and businesses that effective July 1, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums, including backpack, handheld and walk-behind models, will be prohibited.
Montgomery County’s minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2025, in accordance with local law that ties annual wage adjustments to inflation. This change affects employers of all sizes across the county.
On Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich criticized the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. CASA, stating it weakens protections for immigrants by limiting nationwide injunctions and threatens the principle of birthright citizenship guaranteed under the 14th Amendment.
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Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred on the 8300 block of McCullough Lane in Gaithersburg. The incident is now under active investigation by 6th District officers.
A Montgomery County Police Department 3D officer en route to a call was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and E. Randolph Rd. in Colesville . The call was received at 2:29 p.m.
In a collaborative effort, the Park Police teamed up with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) for a high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative on Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill. Instead of utilizing standard police vehicles, officers conducted stops on horseback.