The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, October 28 to gather input on a proposal to repurpose parking spaces in four Silver Spring garages for a solar energy project in partnership with a private developer.
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) has opened applications for Session 81 police officer candidates, announcing a change to minimum qualifications that removes the requirement for 60 college credits at the time of application.
U.S Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on Wednesday, October 1: (more…)
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is announcing multiple new laws signed by Governor Wes Moore earlier this year, including MVA departmental bills that they say improve road safety and driver accountability, that went into effect Wednesday, October 1. They can be seen below: (more…)
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Governor Wes Moore addressed Marylanders following the federal government shutdown, attributing the closure to President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ failure to reach an agreement.
This weekend in Montgomery County is shaping up to be one of the busiest of the fall, with festivals, parades, live music, food, and community celebrations taking place across the area. From family-friendly activities and cultural performances to beer gardens, bar crawls, and long-standing neighborhood traditions, there will be no shortage of ways for residents to enjoy the season and come together with their communities.
The popular Takoma Park Street Festival returns for its 44th year of music, vendors, food and fun in Takoma Park. This year’s festival takes place on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 10:00am-5:00pm on Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, MD to Carroll Street, NW in Takoma, DC.
WMATA has shared that on Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday Oct. 5, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Minnesota Av/Benning Road on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines.
Below is a list of retail and restaurant updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
Niche, a national rankings and review site that analyzes schools and neighborhoods across the country, has released its 2026 list of the top public middle schools in Maryland (top 25 available below). The Niche list of top 25 public high schools in Maryland can be found here.
In early September, we shared the news of Gaithersburg Rental Center’s plan to close later in the month. The business, located at 219 E Diamond Avenue, closed on September 23rd after nearly nine decades as a trusted local business and community staple following the sale of the property it operated on. The community said goodbye on the business’s last Facebook last and some of the comments can be seen below.