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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On Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke and Andrew Friedson introduced legislation to crack down on unlicensed, for-profit house parties in residential areas by raising maximum fines from $500 to $5,000 and strengthening enforcement tools. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested a Montgomery Village man while another remains at large in connection with an April 26 homicide on Brookridge Court, with both suspects charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery. (more…)
A Gaithersburg woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison, with 22 years suspended and five years of supervised probation, following her conviction for second-degree murder in the 2023 death of her boyfriend. (more…)
Montgomery County Council committees will meet on May 1 to review Fiscal Year 2026 operating budgets, proposed changes to property and income taxes, and a $10.5 million supplemental appropriation for the MCPS Bus Depot Relocation Project. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
Leon Harris issued a statement on Tuesday announcing his decision to step away from his role at NBC4 to prioritize his health and family after more than 40 years in the news industry. Harris was last seen on the network on November 26, 2024, when concerns arose among viewers after he appeared to struggle with speaking clearly during a 6 p.m. newscast. (more…)