County Human Rights Hall of Fame Nominations Close Nov. 10
The county’s Office of Human Rights is accepting nominations for its Human Rights Hall of Fame until Nov. 10. “The mission of the Human Rights Hall of Fame is to… Read More
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County Diwali Celebrations Begin This Week
Today marks the beginning of Deepavali or Diwali, also known as The Festival of Lights. The five-day Hindu holiday takes place between October and November every year. Marc Elrich and… Read More
Council to Vote on Thrive, Interview Finalists for Temporary Planning Board
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council is scheduled to vote on Thrive 2050–a plan drafted by the Planning Board that serves as the county’s vision for future land use Council… Read More
Rescued Food Turns into Appealing Food and Drinks in Bethesda
Chefs from throughout the region were given apples, cans of jellied and whole cranberry sauce, bags of Raman noodles and lots of greens and vegetables. They then had 20 minutes… Read More
Victims’ Rights Foundation Celebrates 26 Years of Service
The Montgomery County Victims’ Rights Foundation (VRF) celebrated 26 years of service with a luncheon in Germantown on Friday. The nonprofit organization performs volunteer support services on behalf of victims… Read More
Hispano Pierde la Vida Tras ser Atropellado en Midcounty Highway en Gaithersburg
Selvin Reniery Flores Lagos falleció luego de ser atropellado por un auto, el 22 de octubre en Gaithersburg. Flores Lagos, de 39 años fue declarado sin vida en la escena,… Read More
Safe Rides Home Available for Halloween Revelers
Statistically, 46% of U.S. highway deaths on Halloween involve drunk drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If alcohol will be part of your Halloween festivities this Saturday,… Read More
‘Be Next’ Marketing Campaign to Attract Minority-Owned Businesses
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) launched a new integrated marketing campaign called “Be Next” that targets women-owned and minority-owned businesses as part of a plan to attract diverse… Read More
Red Line Trains Single-Tracking Between Fort Totten and Silver Spring
Red Line metro trains are single-tracking between the Fort Totten and Silver Spring stations at 10 p.m. each night this week through Thursday, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT)… Read More
Blog: Use These Strategies To Pass on Wealth to Heirs
Individuals with significant assets should take advantage of proven tax strategies such as gifting and direct payments to educational institutions to transfer wealth to heirs tax-free and minimize estate taxes.… Read More
Audubon Naturalist Society Officially Changes Its Name to Nature Forward
Nature Forward is the new name of The Audubon Naturalist Society. The name change was approved during its annual meeting Oct. 20 at Woodend End Nature Sanctuary on Jones Mill… Read More
Police Investigate Monday Morning Shooting in Downtown Silver Spring
Updated Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. to include video of the suspects and shooting. ______________________________________________ Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting in downtown Silver Spring Monday morning. There were… Read More