This year marks the 60th anniversary of Montgomery Village, one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable planned communities and home to more than 40,000 residents today.
Anthony G. Brown announced that Maryland’s Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against MV Realty PBC, LLC and affiliated entities and executives, alleging the company engaged in illegal consumer lending through so-called “Homeowner Benefit Agreements” offered to Maryland homeowners. (more…)
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Kefa Cafe is celebrating 30 years of serving the Silver Spring community with a special anniversary celebration on June 20. The event will take place at the longtime downtown Silver Spring coffee shop, with doors opening at 9 am and a celebration program scheduled from 11 am to 1 pm. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has announced that Ride On Flex on-demand transit service in the Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton service zones will be discontinued effective July 1, 2026. The final day of service for those zones will be June 30. (more…)
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and grows the reach of the firm’s K12 architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory practice to clients in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The addition reinforces the firm’s place among the top 25 K-12 architecture practices in the United States.
“We are excited to welcome SEI to the MPS firm family. The SEI team shares our commitment to purposeful and expert design and project execution, exceptional client service, and deep community–centered relationships and presence,” says Chad Cousins, CEO, McMillan Pazdan Smith. “Together, we will support the continued growth, vibrancy, and sustainability of the DMV region with long term community investments, and industry-leading design, planning, and advisory value.”
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Olney, MD Art Gallery and Studio to present a Pop-Culture themed group Art Exhibit and Artists’ Alley event.
Highly Animated is a 2-month long celebration of the vibrant world of fan art. From classic JRPG nostalgia, to the latest anime obsessions, to amazing original characters, this exhibition will highlight the passion, creativity and talent within fan communities.
Two Montgomery County students were among those recognized in the 2026 Gaithersburg Book Festival High School Poetry Contest, which challenged participants to explore the theme “What Is Humanity.”
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced $3 million in financial assistance to help small and minority-owned businesses expand and create jobs across Maryland. The funding, provided through the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority, is expected to support the creation of 72 new jobs and help retain 28 existing positions. (more…)
In the last few months, Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings, but a handful have stood out by generating especially strong reactions from readers. Whether it was lines stretching down the block, thousands of social media interactions, or overwhelming interest on our website, these restaurants quickly became some of the most talked-about openings in the area.
Montgomery County Police Department shared the following daily crime summary highlighting reported incidents from May 28, 2026.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has released updated design guidelines that will govern future infrastructure construction projects throughout Montgomery County.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Taylor Nicole Brown, a missing 33-year-old female from Silver Spring. (more…)
Residents will have the opportunity to help shape the final design of a new public art installation planned for David Scull Park, between First St. and E Gude Dr. in East Rockville.