Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the launch of the County’s new Flood Risk Explorer, an online mapping tool that identifies current and future flood-prone areas in the Sligo Creek watershed, with additional watersheds to be added in the coming years.
Four suspects were arrested in Downtown Silver Spring on Monday night after Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) plainclothes surveillance officers spotted a stolen vehicle driving along Fenton Street near Wayne Avenue.
Montgomery Parks has begun a major renovation of the South Germantown Adventure Playground, which officially began construction on December 1, 2025, according to the Montgomery Parks website. The extensive project will modernize and reimagine one of Montgomery County’s most popular family destinations, with a scheduled reopening in summer 2026.
Maryland could see multiple chances for wintry weather over the coming days, with several light systems on track to move through the region. While no major storm is guaranteed at this point, the probability of seeing at least an inch of snow is climbing for much of the state.
If you spot a car covered in thousands of multicolored Christmas lights cruising through Olney this week, you are not imagining things. You have found 22-year-old Daniel Geller, a lifelong Olney resident who has turned his Honda Accord into one of the brightest and most joyful holiday displays in Montgomery County.
A plan for a revitalized King Farm Farmstead approved by Rockville’s Mayor and Council on Dec. 8 envisions the historic property as a hub for community life. More below, courtesy of the City of Rockville:
The Stained Glass Pub community is grieving the loss of longtime team member Sherri Fisher, who passed away on December 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. The restaurant announced her passing in an emotional message, calling Sherri “truly irreplaceable” and “more than a team member — she was family.”
Beginning Monday, Dec. 15, customers seeking to travel from Alexandria to downtown Washington, D.C., can ride the new A29 Metrobus route. Changes to 50 additional Metrobus routes will also begin on Sunday, December 14. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined local officials and housing partners on Monday to celebrate the opening of Bracken Square, a 98-unit affordable housing development in Silver Spring supported by $9.5 million in County financing.
The Montgomery County Police Third District Holiday Crime Suppression Task Force began its seasonal enforcement effort on December 1, focusing on reducing theft and increasing safety in Silver Spring retail areas.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the HERO Act, a bill ensuring that when a career firefighter dies in the line of duty, their surviving spouse immediately begins receiving monthly pension payments.