Updated at 10:30PM: The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Tuesday night in Gaithersburg. (more…)
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Montgomery Parks, with a $7.5 million federal grant, is implementing traffic calming and road-crossing improvements at parks and trails to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety. The public is invited to a virtual meeting on March 20 to learn more and provide feedback on projects planned for Sligo Creek, Matthew Henson, and Wheaton Regional Park.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor presented the Fiscal Year 2024 Climate Action Plan Annual Report, highlighting progress on initiatives to reduce climate pollution and enhance resilience. (more…)
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A federal court temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education’s termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants while a lawsuit, joined by Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and other state attorneys general, is underway. The lawsuit challenges the decision, arguing that the grants are essential for addressing teacher shortages and maintaining the quality of education.
In partnership with Colony Grill, come to Cabin John Village for free outdoor movies every second Friday of the month from May-October. Kids activities start at 6:30 PM with face painting and balloon twisting. All movies begin at sunset!
We are excited to kick the series off with Finding Dory on May 8, 2026.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public meeting on March 27 at 7 p.m. at Whetstone Elementary School to discuss pedestrian safety improvements along a 2.4-mile segment of Montgomery Village Avenue in Gaithersburg. (more…)
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Welcome to this week’s “Guess The Celebrity: Maryland Edition!” We’re diving into the life of a famous personality with strong ties to the state of Maryland. Can you guess who it is? Read on for some clues!
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In a collaborative effort with Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Brooke Grove Elementary School is currently embarking on an exciting project to celebrate the Washington Capitals hockey team’s 50th anniversary. The initiative invited fourth graders to participate in a student-led music video experience, where they would help write a song honoring the team’s historic milestone.
The Cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville are hosting their annual Junior Mayor contests for fourth-grade students, inspired by the statewide “If I Were Mayor…” essay contest. These exciting initiatives allow young residents to learn about local government and share their ideas on improving their communities.
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With the International Day of Happiness coming up on March 20, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Happiest Cities in America, with one city in Maryland coming in ranked at #16– Columbia (Howard County).
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged two men for theft at H&M in downtown Silver Spring after a foot pursuit, as well as two women for a strong-armed robbery on Colesville Road.
Though it hasn’t been the best kept secret due to the very obvious design of the grocery store, Amazon Fresh put up signage in the 38,000SF space at White Oak Town Center (12345 Columbia Pike) earlier this month and has now set an opening date for its fourth Montgomery County location.