County Council to Hold Public Hearings Over 2024 Budget
The County Council will hold public hearings to discuss the county’s operating budget for the 2024 fiscal year. County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a $6.8 billion budget with a 10%… Read More
Neighborhoods
Transit Coalition Sues Federal Highway Administration for Road Widening Documents
The Maryland Transit Opportunities Coalition filed a lawsuit Monday against the Federal Highway Administration to obtain documents connected to the proposed toll lanes on 1495 and 1270. The 12-page suit… Read More
Montgomery Parks Plans Celebration for Newly Renovated Park in Takoma Park
Montgomery Parks will host a ribbon cutting for the updated Silver Spring Intermediate Neighborhood Park on April 15. The celebration will include speakers and refreshments. There will be activities including… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 3, In Montgomery County
The forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with a high temp in the 70s. Here are five things to know today, Monday, April 3. 1. Spring Break: The public… Read More
Montgomery Parks Hosting Spring Events on Sunday
Montgomery Parks will host several special events on Sunday, April 2. throughout the county. Many of the scheduled activities cater to the interests of the diverse community. Spring Open House:… Read More
5 County Libraries Offer Spring Break Animation Workshops for Youth
Five Montgomery County Public Libraries are offering free animation workshops for youth ages 10-15 during the week of April 3-7, while the public schools are closed for spring break. Local… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 31, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, March 31. Here are 5 things to know and the 10 day weather forecast as we head into the weekend. 1. Schools Closed: There is no school… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 30, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, March 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Council: Committee sessions. See agendas here. Committee meetings are televised live on County… Read More
Police Presence Increased in Downtown Silver Spring for Training Exercise
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Special Operations Division will complete a training exercise in downtown Silver Spring Wednesday through Friday. The exercise will occur in the area of Wayne… Read More
Overnight Freeze Warning Issued for Northwest Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for northwest Montgomery County. The warning applies to the northwest areas of Montgomery County, including Germantown and Damascus. Frederick and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 29, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. No Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich will not hold his weekly media briefing today, as… Read More
Guns, Drag Racing, Crime Dominate Silver Spring Safety Town Hall
Residents spoke of shootings, car jackings, late night loud noises from bars and fear of living in the downtown area of Silver Spring. Those were the main issues during Sunday’s… Read More