Takoma Park Limits Rent Increases at 3.7%
As Montgomery County councilmembers debate limits on rent increases, Takoma Park councilmembers announced its rate stabilization at 3.7% for the next year. As of July 1 and running through June… Read More
Neighborhoods
Olney Pub Serves Up Cheesesteak Eating Contest
Brew Belly in Olney started a unique but distinctly all-American 4th of July tradition a few years ago – a cheesesteak eating contest. While not your average Independence Day activity… Read More
UpCounty Economy Feels the Loss from White’s Ferry Closure
When White’s Ferry closed in December of 2020 no one could have imagined it would still be drydocked nearly two and a half years later. Upcounty community business carries on.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, July 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Air Quality: The air quality continues to be a concern. The Council of Governments (COG) forecasts… Read More
New Mental Health Clinic Opens in Silver Spring
Nearly 200 new healthcare jobs are coming to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area with the opening of the new Renovar Mental Health Clinic. This new healthcare facility will serve 350… Read More
Rockville Hosts Isreal Park Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
The City of Rockville will host a ribbon-cutting celebration to rededicate Clarence “Pint” Isreal Park on Saturday, July 8 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clarence “Pint” Isreal, the park’s… Read More
MCPS Holds 24th Annual Drive for Supplies
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) holds its annual ‘Drive for Supplies’ event on Friday, July 14, at Clarksburg High School. Every summer, MCPS distributes new and gently used school supplies… Read More
America’s Colors Sported Throughout County
Despite the heat, humidity and haze, residents celebrated July 4th with fireworks, parades and bar-b-ques throughout Montgomery County. A few more photos we had to share from Germantown Glory! #IndepenceDay… Read More
Code Orange Air Quality Expected to Continue for Next 2 Days
Expect more hazy skies Wednesday and Thursday due to increased levels of fine particle pollution from both the wildfires in Canada and fireworks from the past few days. According to… Read More
People’s Book Opens New Chapter for Takoma Park
When Megan and Matt Bormet moved to Takoma Park a few years ago, they looked forward to visiting the local bookstore. But they were shocked to discover there wasn’t one.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 5, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, July 5 and here are five things to know today. 1. Water Bill Amnesty Program Ends: WSSC Water plans to resume turning off service to residential customers… Read More
Parades Mark County Celebrations for the Fourth
Municipalities across Montgomery County host a number of Fourth of July parades. Check the list for one near you. Takoma Park: Takoma Park’s parade starts on Tuesday at 10 a.m.… Read More