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Elrich Raises Concerns Over Council President’s Budget Proposal

Published April 20, 2026 at 10:51AM

On Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich responded to a budget proposal from Council President Natali Fani-González, expressing concern about potential changes to taxes and county programs. Elrich said the proposal could lead to higher property taxes for many homeowners, particularly those with homes valued under $1,090,000, due to the elimination of the Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC). He also raised concerns about the proposed removal of the Working Families Income Supplement, suggesting it could negatively impact low-income residents despite a proposed income tax reduction for some households. (more…)

83-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Struck by Driver in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2026 at 7:51AM

Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Rockville. (more…)

Furnace Malfunction Causes $65K in Damage at Kemp Mill Home

By MCS Staff

Published April 19, 2026 at 9:17PM

Courtesy MCFRS

A house fire in the Kemp Mill area on Saturday afternoon caused significant damage and displaced one resident, though no injuries were reported.

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Bank of America Proposes Drive-Thru Branch at Downtown Crown

By MCS Staff

Published April 19, 2026 at 6:07PM

Courtesy Google Maps

Bank of America is proposing a new drive-thru bank location in Downtown Crown, which would bring a more traditional banking format to one of Gaithersburg’s most walkable retail areas.

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Maryland Investigating Suspicious Activity on Property Records Website

By MCS Staff

Published April 19, 2026 at 2:39PM

Courtesy Google Maps

Maryland officials have taken a key state website offline after detecting suspicious activity earlier this month. According to the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT), unusual activity was identified on April 14 involving servers that support the State Department of Assessments and Taxation’s (SDAT) Real Property Search website. In response, the system was taken offline as a precaution while officials investigate.

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County Seeks Bilingual Election Judges for Early Voting and Primary Day

By Patrick Herron

Published April 19, 2026 at 11:02AM

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is seeking registered voters to serve as election judges during Early Voting from June 11 through June 18, 2026, and on Primary Election Day, June 23, 2026.

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Freeze Watch Issued

By Patrick Herron

Published April 19, 2026 at 10:45AM

Courtesy NWS

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Central and Southeast Montgomery from Monday, April 20, at 10:00 pm through Tuesday, April 21, at 10:00 am, with conditions that could damage crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing. (more…)

Jerry’s Subs and Pizza Replacement Signs On

By MCS Staff

Published April 19, 2026 at 10:24AM

Courtesy Shah’s Halal

A new halal eatery is set to take over the former Jerry’s Subs & Pizza location in Downtown Silver Spring, bringing a fast-growing international brand to the space.

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(POSTPONED) Taste of Burtonsville to Debut with Food, Music, and Family Fun on April 25

By MCS Staff

Published April 18, 2026 at 8:43PM | Updated April 23, 2026 at 8:47AM

Bo-Khorria tacos from PhoWheels in Burtonsville

This event has been postponed due to weather.

Burtonsville is getting a new food-focused event this spring, bringing together local restaurants, live music, and family-friendly activities for an afternoon celebration.

Burtonsville Roadway Project Sees Major Progress, Asphalt Coming Soon

By MCS Staff

Published April 18, 2026 at 8:00PM

Courtesy MCDOT

Construction work is continuing to move forward on Phase 2 of a roadway project near the Burtonsville Shopping Center, with significant progress made throughout March.

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Montgomery County Launching Redesigned Website on April 20

By MCS Staff

Published April 18, 2026 at 7:33PM

Courtesy Montgomery County

Montgomery County is preparing to launch a redesigned version of its official website on Monday, April 20, with a focus on making information easier to find and improving the overall user experience.

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