MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart issued following statement on Friday after County Executive Marc Elrich released his Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Operating Budget: (more…)


Beyond MoCo

Christopher Stuart Crittenden, 54, of Frederick, was arrested on Thursday, March 13, and charged with assault and disorderly conduct after allegedly punching a United Airlines gate agent at Gate D12 at Dulles International Airport. FOX5 reports that Crittenden is a former Montgomery County Fire Department Captain (more…)


MoCo Government

Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson issued a statement on Friday opposing the County Executive’s proposed property tax increase, emphasizing the need to keep the county affordable as residents face rising costs and economic uncertainty. He argues that the county should fund essential services without increasing housing costs and reaffirms his commitment to rejecting tax hikes, as he has done in previous years. Full statement below: (more…)


North Bethesda

Pike & Rose is a 24-acre, transit-oriented neighborhood including more than 50 tenants of retail space. The current selection of restaurants (including Summer House Santa Monica, Fogo de Chao, &pizza, sweetgreen and Julii), retailers (including REI, Sephora, L.L.Bean and Sur La Table, Uniqlo), a Porsche dealership, and entertainment offerings (iPic Theaters, Pinstripes and AMP by Strathmore) have created what many view as one of the county’s top retail environments. Below is a list of what’s coming soon to the development:

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Education

Three Montgomery College students, Taian Chen, Olatomiwa Ogunkoya, and Eman Saqib have been recognized for their academic excellence and leadership through prestigious scholarships awarded by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.

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Crime

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police Montgomery County Division have issued a statement after the Montgomery County Police Department announced that human remains were discovered in Rock Creek Regional Park on March 1, 2025. While the exact location of the remains is not being disclosed to protect the investigation, authorities assure the public that there is no immediate safety threat and encourage park visitors to continue their activities as usual. (more…)


MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed a $7.7 billion Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, “prioritizing education, public safety, affordable housing, and economic development while maintaining financial stability.” The plan includes the largest-ever local contribution to public schools, fare-free Ride On buses, and targeted tax increases to sustain essential services, but comes with a nearly 3.5% increase in property tax rate.

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Law

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring 18 federal agencies to halt illegal mass layoffs of probationary employees and reinstate those fired by 1:00 p.m. on March 17, 2025. This ruling follows a lawsuit by Brown and a coalition of 20 attorneys general, challenging the Trump administration’s failure to provide the legally required 60-day notice before terminating thousands of federal employees, causing harm to Maryland’s economy and workforce.

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller met with the Governor’s Interfaith Council to discuss support for communities affected by federal workforce changes. The administration highlighted ongoing efforts, including job fairs and expanded resources, to assist displaced federal workers in Maryland.

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