Governor Wes Moore announced a partnership with Work for America to help displaced federal workers connect with state and local government jobs through the Civic Match talent platform. As Maryland becomes Work for America’s first “Spotlight State,” the initiative will expand job opportunities, provide employment resources, and support federal workers transitioning into new public service roles.
In an inspiring initiative aimed at supporting educators and fostering community spirit, local teachers Krystal Putman and Rachel Savadow have launched a “Buy Nothing Group” specifically for Montgomery County teachers and their supporters. This group seeks to connect generous community members with teachers in need of classroom supplies, resources, and support.
With National Doctors’ Day coming up on March 30and a family physician’s average annual salary at around $225,000, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Doctors, to help pinpoint where doctors can find the most financial success and the best quality employment. Maryland came in ranked 44th overall.
MCPS is inviting the community to participate in multiple upcoming Public Information Meetings on boundary studies for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School, the opening of Crown High School, and the expansion of Damascus High School.
HouseMouse Books is excited to announce the debut of Escape the Bookshop IV, our brand new limited-run escape room experience.
Escape the Bookshop games are always based on a real crime with connections to the DC region. They are designed and built by HouseMouse Books to be played in our atmospheric bookshop. This latest game was inspired by a true local museum theft and the goal is simple – to find the stolen object before the suspect flees the country!
Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!
Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.
Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando will introduce legislation on March 18 to create a hiring preference for displaced federal workers residing in the County. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on March 18 to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget, consider amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program, and introduce new legislation, including a bill to support the hiring of displaced federal workers. (more…)
James Brunson, 41, and Ernest Hudson, 38, were sentenced for leading a violent drug trafficking organization in Baltimore, following a 16-month investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit. A total of 33 individuals were charged in connection with the organization, with several already sentenced for crimes related to drug distribution, firearms offenses, and participation in a criminal organization. (more…)
A delegation of 31 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) student-athletes will participate in a pickleball exchange trip to China from April 9-21, 2025.
Montgomery Parks will be opening its newest park in downtown Silver Spring in the spring of 2026 and is inviting the public to help choose its name.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment at Sam Eig Highway and Great Seneca Highway involving a school bus with no passengers on board on Monday afternoon. (more…)