Drug overdose deaths increase slightly in county
At least 82 people died of drug overdoses in Montgomery County during 2025. That’s a 6.5% increase from the previous year. According to the Maryland Department of Health, 46 people died… Read More
Government
Public schools re-open with 2-hour delay Tuesday, Feb. 2
Montgomery County Public Schools will be back in session Tuesday with a two-hour delay of the usual start time. Offices will be open on time. Here’s what MCPS said about… Read More
Reardon Sullivan declares Council candidacy for District 1
Reardon Sullivan, former chair of the Montgomery County Republican Party, declared his candidacy for the District 1 seat on the county council Monday. Spending A former candidate for county executive,… Read More
Poolesville meets the challenges of the snowstorm with community spirit
Life in a small town can often mean things move slower. But when it comes to services, the Town of Poolesville delivers for its residents. That became apparent last Monday… Read More
DC Water reports halt in sewage overflows at Potomac Interceptor site
DC Water reports that wastewater is no longer escaping from a damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer line that conveys wastewater from portions of Montgomery County to… Read More
Comités del concejo respaldan la legislación para proteger a las comunidades inmigrantes
La Ley de Confianza, que garantizaría los derechos constitucionales de la población inmigrante del condado, recibió el apoyo entusiasta y unánime de los miembros de los comités de operaciones gubernamentales,… Read More
Raskin opens annual high school art competition
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin is now accepting submissions to his annual art competition from high school students who live in Maryland’s 8th Congressional district. The district includes Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac,… Read More
Montgomery County says more than 90% of roads plowed as ice slows cleanup
Montgomery County officials report that, as of Wednesday afternoon, more than 90% of county roads have been plowed following last week’s winter storm, though snow and ice cleanup is expected… Read More
Council committees endorse legislation to protect ‘our immigrant communities’
The Trust Act, which would ensure the constitutional rights of the county’s immigrant population, gained enthusiastic and unanimous support from members of the committees on government operations and fiscal policy… Read More
Montgomery History posts 250th county anniversary timeline
Montgomery History has posted an interactive timeline tracing the 250-year history of the county in advance of our upcoming milestone anniversary in the summer of this year. From its early… Read More
Neighborhood chat groups tell the real story of frustration over snow removal
If there is one common theme stewing among residents after the historic snowfall of Jan. 25—the largest snowstorm in more than a decade, according to the National Weather Service—it’s that… Read More
Democrats hope to redraw state Congressional map
Governor Moore’s Redistricting Advisory Commission has drawn a new map of the state’s congressional districts. This comes after a 3-2 vote by the commission last week. State Senate PresidentBill Ferguson,… Read More