A public hearing on the proposed Rio Lakefront redevelopment in Gaithersburg is now just days away. The plan has generated significant discussion on social media, with more residents voicing concerns than support about adding additional residential buildings to the lakefront area.

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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with the attorneys general of North Carolina and the District of Columbia, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education alleging it unlawfully cut congressionally approved funding for Full Service Community School programs without following required federal procedures.

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Maryland Health Department Recommends the Use of Masks in Health Care Facilities 

Montgomery County health officials are advising residents to take preventive measures as respiratory virus hospitalizations exceed 10 hospitalizations per 100,000 residents throughout Maryland. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today recommended that health care facilities require masks in all patient-facing settings.


As New Year’s celebrations approach, Takoma Park Police are reminding residents to prioritize pet safety, particularly as fireworks noise can pose serious risks to animals. While fireworks are illegal in Montgomery County, police note that not everyone follows the law, increasing the chances of unexpected loud noises that can frighten pets and cause them to flee or become distressed.

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Sally’s Apizza, the legendary New Haven pizzeria frequently named Dave Portnoy’s favorite pizza place of all time, is setting its sights on a major expansion that includes plans for 15 locations in Maryland and another 15 in neighboring Virginia.

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