The City of Rockville is reminding residents that a Montgomery County ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums takes effect Tuesday, July 1, with $100 electric blower rebates available to help residents and businesses comply. (more…)
A Gaithersburg woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison, with 22 years suspended and five years of supervised probation, following her conviction for second-degree murder in the 2023 death of her boyfriend. (more…)
Montgomery County Council committees will meet on May 1 to review Fiscal Year 2026 operating budgets, proposed changes to property and income taxes, and a $10.5 million supplemental appropriation for the MCPS Bus Depot Relocation Project. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued the following statement mourning the death of Ride On bus operator Ruiz Bell, who died from a heart attack while on duty: (more…)
In just over a month from now, an area of downtown Wheaton will be transformed into an awesome public gathering space for Wheels in Wheaton, Montgomery Planning’s first Wheaton Placemaking Initiative activation.
Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after the first 100 days of the Trump Administration: (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department’s 4th Police District in Wheaton reported a 27% drop in overall crime during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with significant decreases in assaults, thefts, robberies, drug offenses, and vehicle thefts. (more…)
A vehicle fire on northbound I-270 near the I-370 interchange (Exit 9) in Montgomery County, MD, has resulted in significant lane blockages and traffic delays on Wednesday afternoon.
The Walter Johnson High School Athletic Department has announced that Chase Rieder will serve as the new head coach of the boys varsity basketball team.
Governor Wes Moore announced that more than $2 million in grants have been awarded to 52 recipients through Maryland’s Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund and Winery and Vineyard Economic Development Grant Program to support the state’s craft beverage industry through expansions, promotions, and agricultural projects. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who broke into a store on Fenton Street in Silver Spring around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, stole property, and fled the scene. (more…)