Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has introduced the Continued Excellence in Public Service Act, legislation that would require additional background review for applicants to the Montgomery County Police Department who previously participated in federal immigration enforcement efforts on or after January 21, 2025.
The Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Vehicle Recovery Act, an expedited measure aimed at reducing barriers for families seeking to recover impounded vehicles when the registered owner is not present. The legislation was introduced in response to an increase in federal immigration detentions, which can leave vehicles behind and create challenges for families attempting to retrieve them.
Montgomery County Police are investigating an armed robbery reported at the Albert Einstein High School stadium in the 11100 block of Newport Mill Road in Kensington.
Montgomery County Police shared an overview of reported calls for service on April 27, 2026, including burglaries, thefts, robberies, and multiple hate/bias-related incidents across several districts.
Montgomery County’s reforestation efforts are earning national recognition.
A Maryland man from Laurel has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for his role in a multi-state nursing credentials scam.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) honored K–12 students at the 2026 Waste Reduction–Reuse–Recycling Poster Contest in Rockville, recognizing creative efforts to promote sustainability.
Montgomery County athletes made their presence felt on a national stage this weekend, as Maryland Twisters MoCo out of Gaithersburg delivered a standout performance at the Prep & Rec Grand Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
A Frederick mom has launched a new food trailer, Bonus Bites, set to roll out across Frederick County this spring with a menu focused on creative tater tot dishes. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host a free Spring Forum titled “Help for Recovery thru Connection” from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, April 30 at the Bauer Drive Recreation Center in Rockville.
Another Panera Bread location in Montgomery County appears to be on the way out. The Panera Bread at 219 East Middle Lane in Rockville Town Center is expected to close permanently in the coming weeks, according to an employee who spoke by phone on Monday afternoon. While a specific closing date has not been set, the employee confirmed the shutdown is imminent.