The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $7.6 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and a $6 billion amended FY25–30 Capital Improvements Program. The budget maintains tax rates while prioritizing education, public safety, social services, housing, and transportation, and includes funding increases for Montgomery County Public Schools, Ride On bus service, and health and human services, with both plans set to take effect July 1. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-car collision at Darnestown Road and Whites Ferry Road in Boyds on Thursday morning. (more…)
Everything you need is at EDE: lifestyle, community, proximity, serenity, activity. What sets EDE apart is what’s inside, outside, and all around – an elevated suite of features and amenities that define living well.
Read on to explore the top 12 ways to experience a centrally astounding lifestyle at EDE apartments in Downtown Frederick.
1. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Finely crafted studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floorplans showcase luxury finishes throughout, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, sleek plank flooring, and a selection of two designer color palettes.
2. WFH PRODUCTIVITY: Accomplish your tasks efficiently in convenient co-working spaces within each residential building or at the co-working lounge in the Clubhouse. Select layouts include a den or built-in desk to create a dedicated home workspace.
3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Support your wellness goals in the 24-hour leading-edge fitness center including cardio, strength, and functional training. Take your workout outside at the outdoor fitness stations.
4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.
5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)
The winners have been announced for the Montgomery County Commission for Women’s eighth annual Girl Power Contest, which celebrates Women’s History Month. Top entries in four age categories will be honored at a June 12 event and recognized online for their creative responses on how media can inspire and empower girls and women.
Maryland State Police, including the Rockville barrack, will conduct statewide high-visibility DUI and traffic enforcement over Memorial Day weekend to address impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving, with support from the Maryland Highway Safety Office. (more…)
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Governor Wes Moore issued the following statement Thursday morning after two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed in a shooting outside Washington, DC’s Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has increased patrols around Jewish institutions out of an abundance of caution, following the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC after an American Jewish Committee event on Wednesday night.
The Montgomery County Community Action Board celebrated the graduation of 27 residents from its Community Advocacy Institute (CAI) on May 20, the largest class in the program’s nine-year history. The free, bilingual program provides advocacy training for residents with low to moderate incomes and has graduated 167 participants since its launch in 2016. (more…)
Bumblebee Management has opened the renovated Bumblebee RV Park & Campground along with Beehive Domes, Maryland’s first “geodesic dome glamping destination” at Deep Creek Lake. The redevelopment includes upgraded RV accommodations and fully equipped luxury domes, with future plans to expand into modular housing and consulting services. (more…)
One of Salisbury University’s most notable alumni, Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn ’94, will serve as the Commencement speaker today, celebrating his Alma Mater’s 100th graduating class.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that due to the City of Rockville’s Memorial Day celebrations, Ride On bus routes 45, 46, 55, and T2 will be detoured from Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26 at 3 p.m., with specific changes to stops and routing available online. (more…)
In October, we reported that Zaxbys was entering the Maryland market with three locations along the Eastern Shore. Now, Zaxbys is planning to open four additional restaurants across Baltimore and Howard counties. Zaxbys menu includes fried chicken sandwiches, wings, chicken fingers known as “Zingers,” crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast.