Montgomery Planning had released a sweeping new analysis that offers the most detailed look yet at how communities across the county have changed over the past decade. The Community Trends Report examines demographic shifts, housing patterns, land use, and local conditions across 37 defined areas, providing a clearer picture of how growth, aging, diversity, and affordability are reshaping Montgomery County and influencing future planning decisions. The press release can be seen below:
The Churrasco is now open at 303 N Washington St in Rockville. (more…)
As forecasters warn of a potentially significant winter storm this weekend, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is preparing families and staff for possible impacts to school operations. District leaders say student and staff safety remains the top priority and are outlining how and when the community can expect updates, along with key planning information as snow and icy conditions move into the region late Saturday and continue into early next week. The full letter can be seen below.
DARCARS Automotive Group continued its long running commitment to education and community engagement with a recent visit to Paint Branch High School, where more than 500 students gathered for a special assembly focused on leadership, accountability, and opportunity.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced $164 million in hospital surge funding to support hospitals experiencing high patient volumes during the current respiratory illness season.
The National Weather Service has released its first call map for total snowfall from a potentially major winter storm expected to impact the region this weekend, showing widespread totals in the 10 to 14 inch range across much of the area.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District Patrol Investigations Unit have arrested and charged Dean Steve Bodjona-Ali, 20, of Olney, in connection with a robbery at a Papa John’s location in the 13000 block of Georgia Avenue. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencing of Kanika Oni Boston, 51, of Washington, D.C., following her convictions for felony theft scheme and felony insurance fraud.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is inviting residents, community groups, and stakeholders to a public forum on data centers from 7 to 9 pm on Tuesday, February 3, at the Leggett Executive Office Building in Rockville, with both in person and virtual participation available.
A Montgomery County man won $450,000 in the January 17 Bonus Match 5 drawing after repeatedly playing the same set of numbers across nine combinations. Lottery officials said the winner plans to use the prize to fund his grandchildren’s college education, and the Clarksburg retailer that sold the ticket will receive a bonus for the sale. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
FOX5 meteorologist Mike Thomas has released his early first call thoughts on a potentially significant winter storm expected to impact the region this weekend, signaling confidence is growing in a high impact snow event for parts of the Mid Atlantic. The map shows 8-14 inches for a big portion of Maryland and Northern Virginia, including all of Montgomery County and immediately surrounding areas.