Education

MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor issued the following community message on Tuesday, September 16, reaffirming that Montgomery County Public Schools remain safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for all students following recent federal immigration enforcement activity near a middle school. The message outlined strict protocols for handling enforcement visits, protections for student information, and resources for families, while emphasizing the district’s commitment to student safety, privacy, and inclusivity. (more…)


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 22-25, which requires labor peace agreements on future hotel development projects where the County has an economic stake. The legislation is intended to protect the County’s financial interests by ensuring stable labor relations and aligns Montgomery County with practices in neighboring jurisdictions. (more…)


Announcement

Blackbird Health has expanded into Maryland with a new pediatric mental health clinic in Gaithersburg, bringing additional behavioral health resources to children, teens, young adults, and families throughout Montgomery County.

Located at 555 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 250, the clinic offers comprehensive pediatric mental health services, including ADHD and autism evaluations, neuropsychological testing, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management.


Event

Join us for the LLT 5K Run/Walk, a community-powered fundraiser supporting Empower Latina and our mission to uplift, empower, and create opportunities for Latina women and girls. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a meaningful impact. Lace up, show up, and empower Latina!


Community

Amina Jehan Baig, a pioneering philanthropist and beloved pillar of Montgomery County’s Muslim community, passed away on Sunday at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with leukemia. She died at home in Burtonsville under hospice care, surrounded by family and friends.

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Crime

Nasir Wilkinson, 23, of District Heights, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 35 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder and witness retaliation. Wilkinson had already been serving time for a 2024 stabbing in Germantown and received additional prison time after sending threatening letters to the victim and a family member in 2025. (more…)


DMV

With the median days a home is on the market inching up to 23 – a 27.8% increase over July 2025 –  only 1,392 closed sales in August 2025, and 4,336 active listings in Montgomery County, MD and Washington, D.C., housing inventory is plentiful in the region, according to new data from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR).

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