Rockville has been named a finalist for the 2025 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, recognizing its achievements in community engagement, planning, and recreation services for cities with populations between 30,001 and 75,000.
Businessman, philanthropist, and former County Executive candidate David Blair has endorsed Andrew Friedson for Montgomery County Executive. The campaign for Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson announced today that Blair, who narrowly lost the Democratic nomination in 2018 by 77 votes and again in 2022 by 32 votes– both times to the current County Executive Marc Elrich– has thrown his support behind Friedson.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Rocking Horse Road in Rockville Tuesday evening. (more…)
The 26th annual Heritage Days festival will take place June 28–29 from noon to 4 p.m., offering free access to historic and cultural sites across Montgomery County with exhibits, tours, live music, and family activities.
Updated to include press release from Rockville Police
The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) responded to a shooting in the 200 blk of N Washington St at approximately 6pm on Thursday, June 12. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has launched a “Ride with Pride” themed Ride On bus for Pride Month, featuring a colorful design and LGBTQ+ messaging to promote inclusion and awareness, with additional Pride-related displays and information available on all County buses throughout June. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a collision involving a cyclist on Thursday morning in Aspen Hill. (more…)
Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s will open next month in Rockingham County, VA (Mount Crawford). The store will be located at the exit 240 interchange along Interstate 81 (located near Harrisonburg, VA)- over 125 miles and about two hours from most parts of Montgomery County. We’ve previously reported that the Texas-based company has been aiming for a June 30th opening and now FOX Business reports that the store will hold a grand opening on that date.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $7.6 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and a $6 billion amended FY25–30 Capital Improvements Program. The budget maintains tax rates while prioritizing education, public safety, social services, housing, and transportation, and includes funding increases for Montgomery County Public Schools, Ride On bus service, and health and human services, with both plans set to take effect July 1. (more…)
Maryland’s federal and state leaders, including Governor Wes Moore and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, released a joint statement supporting the relocation of the FBI headquarters to Greenbelt, Maryland, following recent comments by FBI Director Kash Patel about the need for a modern facility. (more…)
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