The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is offering free catalytic converter etching through its Etch and Catch program to help deter theft and aid in recovery for residents of the 3rd and 4th Districts (Silver Spring, Wheaton, Aspen Hill, Cloverly, Olney, Brookeville, Briggs Chaney, Burtonsville, Kemp Mill and Kensington). (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program to help food truck operators transition from gasoline and diesel generators to cleaner, battery-powered systems. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 21 attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent significant workforce cuts at the U.S. Department of Education (ED), arguing that the move would disrupt essential educational services. The lawsuit contends that the administration lacks the legal authority to dismantle the department without congressional approval and warns of negative impacts on students, particularly those with disabilities and financial aid recipients.
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!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
Butler’s Orchard and Farm Market at 22222 Davis Mill Rd. in Germantown opens on Thursday, March 14, for its 75th season. There you will find produce, dairy, home décor, baked goods, and a garden center. (more…)
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional information regarding a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday night in Gaithersburg. (more…)
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, located at 18101 Prince Phillip Dr. in Olney, has been granted a permit to proceed with $1.034 million in alterations to its emergency room. This multi-phase construction project aims to enhance patient care and safety within the facility.
In a remarkable tale of entrepreneurship rooted in Montgomery County, Maryland, City Bonfires has emerged as a popular name in outdoor lifestyle products. We caught up with co-founder Chris McCasland who grew up in Germantown and attended schools such as Daly, Neelsville, and Watkins Mill High School, to talk about the company’s journey.
FOX5’s Homa Bash reported that Magruder High School in Derwood recently faced a significant disruption when a portion of the auditorium ceiling fell during a spring musical production of “Once Upon a Mattress.” Despite the alarming incident the show continued with a brief pause, but it did raise urgent safety concerns regarding the aging infrastructure of the nearly 55-year-old school.
The Maryland Department of Health has announced two grant opportunities through the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention to address gun violence by promoting safe storage education and community engagement. These grants will provide funding to local health departments for firearm safety initiatives and support a statewide campaign to develop a gun violence prevention strategic plan. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 17 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling that affirms Medicaid recipients’ right to choose their healthcare providers, including Planned Parenthood. The brief argues that Medicaid’s free choice of provider provision protects patients’ ability to access a broad range of medical services, while South Carolina seeks to restrict Medicaid funding for certain providers. (more…)
On Wednesday, Councilmember Evan Glass announced his candidacy for Montgomery County Executive. In a message posted to social media, Glass emphasized the need for strong leadership amid economic and political challenges. He expressed concerns about national policies affecting local workers and pledged to focus on economic stability, affordability, and inclusivity. (more…)