Montgomery County Council to Review Economic Grants and Firefighter Survivor Benefits Bill

By Patrick Herron

Briefing: The ECON Committee will receive a briefing about County economic development grants, which will include a fiscal and program update on the status of all grants and a summary of all noncompetitive contracts funded by the County. The County currently offers two categories of grants. The first type of grant is provided to businesses and investors through the Economic Development Fund and J.O.B.S. Initiative. The second type of grant is provided to noncompetitive contracts awarded to providers of business support services through the Small Business Support Services NDA and the Office of the County Executive. Additional information is available in the Council staff report.

Expedited Bill 32-25, Employees’ Retirement System – Survivor Benefits – Death During Line of Duty (HERO Act)

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One Maryland Restaurant Named One of OpenTable’s “Top 100 Restaurants in America”

By MCS Staff
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Caruso’s Grocery, which operates locations in North Bethesda and Washington, DC, has been named one of OpenTable’s “2025 Top 100 Restaurants” in the United States, making it the only Maryland (and DC) restaurant to appear on this year’s list.

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Police Recover Firearm, Arrest 15 DUI Suspects During Holiday Enforcement Weekend

By Patrick Herron
Courtesy MCPD

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) reports that members of the Alcohol Holiday Task Force focused exclusively on alcohol related enforcement between November 26 and 29, conducting 216 traffic stops and issuing more than 500 combined citations, warnings, and repair orders. (more…)

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High School Athletes Inspire the Next Generation Through Growing Mentor Program

By MCS Staff

Now in its third year, Watkins Mill alumnus Joseph Hooks’ 480 Club’s Student Athlete Mentor Program (SAMP) has become one of Montgomery County’s most impactful youth-led initiatives for leadership development, community building, and violence prevention. The program pairs high school student-athletes with younger students through athletic mentorship, social-emotional learning, and consistent peer support. What began as a school-based effort is now influencing sports culture across the Clarksburg, Northwest, and Watkins Mill clusters and extending into community sports programs throughout the region.

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New Year, New Knowledge: Noncredit classes online for adults

By Osher Lifelong Learning at Johns Hopkins University

Stay curious, stay connected, stay sharp. Discover a wide range of noncredit online classes designed for adults—from arts and history to technology and science. Learn from engaging, knowledgeable faculty who make every session worthwhile.

With the convenience of learning from home, you can explore new interests, build new skills, and keep your mind active.

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Moore Administration Prioritizes Recruitment of Male Educators in Effort to Uplift Men and Boys

By Patrick Herron

Governor Wes Moore announced $19 million in expanded Grow Your Own Educators grants to help non licensed school staff become teachers, part of a broader strategy that has cut statewide teacher vacancies nearly in half over the past year.

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