Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for Mayor and two City Council Members on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. All Council Members serve at-large. The terms of office for Mayor Jud Ashman and Council Members Lisa Henderson and Jim McNulty expire in November. The Mayor and City Council Members elected in 2025 will each serve a four-year term. Additional information per the City of Gaithersburg below:
Per the news release distributed on Wednesday, June 4: “Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, supporting the right of the American people to cast their ballots free from racial discrimination. The brief, filed in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe, specifically argues in defense of the ability of private citizens to file lawsuits to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) when their rights are violated. (more…)
Shake Shack will open its fourth Montgomery County location, with the Business Journal reporting that the New York-based burger restaurant will open at 7535 Old Georgetown Road in Downtown Bethesda.
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Peter Piringer reports a collision involving three vehicles on northbound I‑270 between Watkins Mill Road and Middlebrook Road, prior to Exit 13, on Wednesday afternoon.
Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,
Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you? If you never signed up for a USPS tracking request for a specific package, then don’t click the link! The Takoma Park Police Department and other agencies across Maryland warn that this type of text message is a scam called smishing.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to 24000 Glade Valley Terrace off Kings Valley Road in Damascus for a collision that occurred resulting in property damage.
A collision occurred in the median on Maryland Route 200 in the Derwood area, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) PIO Pete Piringer.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is actively engaged in a significant boundary study, prompted by the upcoming openings of Crown High School and Woodward High School, as well as the planned expansion of Damascus High School. Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis joined FOX 5 to discuss the proposed adjustments that are critical for populating the new and expanded facilities and for addressing persistent overcrowding in existing schools across the county (video below).
Below is a list of retail and restaurant and businesses openings coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
Jason West has been appointed as Rockville’s new police chief, City Manager Jeff Mihelich announced on June 4, following a national search and community input process. A 25-year law enforcement veteran, West has served as acting chief since October and previously held leadership roles within the Rockville City Police Department and the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief supporting Michigan’s law banning licensed health professionals from practicing conversion therapy on minors, arguing it is harmful, ineffective, and falls below accepted standards of care.