Maryland Ranks in Top 20 Best States for Working Moms
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 73% of women with children under the age of 18 were working in 2022. WalletHub ranked the 50 states and Washington, D.C. based… Read More
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4th Grader Milly Abdo Sworn in as Gaithersburg Junior Mayor
Gaithersburg introduced its 2023 junior mayor during Monday’s mayor and city council meeting. Milly Abdo, a fourth grader at Fields Road Elementary School, was selected for the role from over… Read More
County Police Accepting Applications for May Citizen Academy
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is currently accepting applications for the 70th Citizen Academy class, which is a 15-week course to explain the various functions of the police department. The… Read More
‘I Still Can’t Believe It’: Gaithersburg Man Claims $100,000 Lottery Winnings
A Gaithersburg resident won $100,000 playing the Maryland Lottery. The self-described dog lover claimed his winnings at lottery headquarters in Baltimore on Wednesday, April 26. The 63-year-old told lottery officials… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 1, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, May 1 and here are five things to know today. Weather forecasters tell us to expect a breezy day with cloudy skies and showers in the afternoon.… Read More
Meet New York Times Reporter Andrea Elliott at Gaithersburg Book Festival
The Gaithersburg Book Festival returns to Bohrer Park Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m. New York Times investigative reporter Andrea Elliott is one of more that 130 writers coming to… Read More
Keep Your Deck Safe with Free Inspection
In an effort to prevent deck collapses and injuries, the county is offering free deck inspections during May as part of Building Safety Month. The Montgomery County Department of Permitting… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 28, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, April 28. Here are 5 things to know and the 10 day weather forecast as we head into the weekend. 1. Olney Days: Numerous events are planned… Read More
County Assists Residents with Auto Repair Shop Conflicts
Did you know the county Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) assists residents to resolve conflicts with auto repair shops? OCP is the county agency responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws.… Read More
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Returns August 11
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, a favorite summer tradition, returns in August. The fair, which started in 1945, will return for its 74th year with the theme “Saddle Up For Fun”… Read More
Senior Active Aging Expo to be Held May 4 in Gaithersburg
More than 8,000 residents in the city of Gaithersburg are over the age of 64. And in the county, more than 174,000 residents fall into this category. Hundreds of area… Read More
17 Montgomery County Students Earn National Merit Scholarships
17 Montgomery County students have earned corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in the first group of awards for the graduating class of 2023. Approximately 840 high school seniors won corporate-sponsored National… Read More