In a statement, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich voiced support for Governor Wes Moore’s emergency declaration and $10 million state aid package to assist food banks and community groups during the federal shutdown, noting the impact of halted SNAP funding on local families.

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Montgomery County Police have arrested and charged 18-year-old Samuel Wisdom of Germantown and two 17-year-old suspects in connection with multiple shootings in Germantown and Damascus between March 2024 and August 2025. (more…)


The City of Rockville is offering delayed payment options and support services for federal employees and contractors living in the city who are affected by the federal government shutdown. Eligible residents can request assistance for child care, utilities, rent guidance, pet license fees, and food resources by providing proof of federal employment or contractor status. (more…)


The U.S. Marshals Service announced the arrest of 18-year-old Naqwan Lucas in the Montgomery Village area of Montgomery County on Wednesday, ending a months-long manhunt for the final suspect wanted in the June 30 shooting death of 21-year-old congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Northwest Washington. While the U.S. Marshals Service and Department of Justice listed the arrest location as Montgomery Village, both Fox News and The Washington Post reported it occurred in Germantown, Maryland, neighboring communities in upper Montgomery County, and law enforcement has not released a specific address.

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The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration (SHA) will host a second public informational workshop, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, to provide additional information and gather more community […]


Montgomery College has been named one of 200 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, which recognizes strong student outcomes in areas such as retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s degree attainment. Selected institutions will now participate in a multi-year review process, with a winner to be announced in spring 2027. (more…)


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