Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando joined Council President Natali Fani-González and other officials in supporting the Trust Act, legislation that seeks to protect immigrant residents and limit the use of county resources in federal immigration enforcement.
The proposal would codify existing county policies by prohibiting discriminatory practices, ensuring access to services regardless of immigration status, and safeguarding residents’ privacy.
The Montgomery County Planning Board voted on Thursday, December 4, 2025, to approve the Planning Board Draft of the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan and transmit it to the Montgomery County Council for its public review process. The draft plan is an update to the 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan, reimagining the underdeveloped areas of Clarksburg east of I-270 and west of Frederick Road (MD 355), which have largely remained unchanged over the past 30 years and present an opportunity for growth.
Students in Montgomery County Public Schools’ Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) and Information Technology Foundation programs are gearing up for their first public sale of the school year, taking place this Saturday, December 6, from 9am to 11am at Gaithersburg High School. The event will feature a wide selection of student-refurbished used cars along with professionally reconditioned computers, all restored as part of hands-on career training. List of cars available below.
The National Weather Service has expanded its Winter Weather Advisory to include the District of Columbia, central Maryland (including all of Montgomery County), and portions of northern Virginia, warning that a mix of light snow and very cold temperatures will create treacherous travel conditions early Friday. The advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the Friday morning commute expected to be significantly impacted.
Update: the Advisory has expanded again to include much of the DC region. More here.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has expanded its Winter Weather Advisory into portions of southern Maryland and northern Virginia, where forecasters expect accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions beginning early Friday morning. The Special Weather Statement remains issued for areas closer to the DC Metro area, including DC and all immediately surrounding counties.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jasmine Carcamo, a missing 19-year-old. (more…)
A new restaurant is on the way to the Cloverly Village Center, where Eri Star Café is preparing to move into the longtime former home of Buffalo Wings & Beer at 15412 New Hampshire Avenue. The space has sat vacant for nearly four years, but new signage now confirms that activity has finally returned to the storefront.
Kapow Buddy ‘Thai Street Bowls’ at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda is temporarily closed on Thursday, December 4, due to a maintenance issue. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is urging residents to support local nonprofits through the Montgomery Gives Local campaign as organizations face rising demand for food, housing assistance, and emergency support.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued both a Special Weather Statement and a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Baltimore and Washington metro areas, warning of potentially hazardous travel conditions for the Friday morning commute.
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González will announce the introduction of the Trust Act on Dec. 4 alongside county leaders, law enforcement, and community organizations.