Rockville townhouse crash causes gas leak
MCFRS reported a gas leak after a car crashed into a four‑story townhouse in Rockville Monday afternoon. The impact damaged a gas meter and caused the leak. Crews reached the… Read More
Alexandria Barnes
Alexandria Barnes is the Express Digital News Reporter for Montgomery Community Media. A former broadcast news producer and federal communications director, she has written and produced news across every time slot, from breaking stories to enterprise features, for network affiliates and national audiences. She now brings that experience to the Montgomery County community. Contact Alex at: abarnes@mymcmedia.org.
Want to testify on Maryland redistricting? Sign up by July 31
Maryland residents who want to give redistricting testimony have a narrow window to sign up, and it closes Friday. The General Assembly is holding a special session Aug. 3-5 to… Read More
Montgomery County pauses new data centers for 18 months
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pause new data center permits for 18 months after weeks of pressure from residents and advocacy groups. The Council also approved a… Read More
‘Let us come back’: Behavior technicians strike at Verbal Beginnings in Rockville
Thirty-three behavior technicians at Verbal Beginnings in Rockville have been on strike since Monday, July 20, after contract negotiations broke down between the company and its newly-formed union. The workers,… Read More
Montgomery County tax bills spark reaction: ‘$692 is a lot of money’
Montgomery County homeowners are opening their mailboxes this month to higher property tax bills. Levy Year 2026, which began July 1 reflect a decision the County Council made in May:… Read More
Council’s housekeeping session: trafficking, gun restrictions, affordable housing
The Montgomery County Council did not pass any sweeping new law Tuesday. Instead, the Council spent its housekeeping session tightening rules already on the books. Members closed a licensing loophole… Read More
Maryland Buy Local Week: how to support Montgomery County businesses
Montgomery County residents have several ways to support local farms and small businesses this week. Maryland’s policy and economics officials are promoting locally grown and locally made products through its… Read More
County human trafficking bill targets repeat offenders
Montgomery County officials say some bodyworks and spas are operating as fronts for human trafficking, and they want new rules to stop operators from reopening under new names. Why the… Read More
Montgomery County Farm Tour returns with 26 stops across the Ag Reserve
The Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale returns this weekend, with 26 farms, orchards, breweries and wineries open to visitors across the county’s Agricultural Reserve. The self-guided tour runs… Read More
BTheOne recruits Montgomery County teen ambassadors for mental health initiative
Montgomery County’s BTheOne behavioral health program is recruiting high school students to talk with their peers about mental stressors, substance use and suicide prevention. The program trains teenagers to lead… Read More
Your Montgomery County tax bill may be higher this year. Here’s why.
Montgomery County homeowners opening property tax bills for the year that began July 1 may find them higher than last year’s, even though the county did not raise the property… Read More
Montgomery County officials warn of health risks from triple‑digit midweek heat
Temperatures in Montgomery County are expected to reach 100 degrees and above starting Wednesday, July 15. With humidity, it will feel closer to 105 degrees. The National Weather Service has… Read More