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Community Events Highlight AAPI Traditions Across County in May
Montgomery County residents will have multiple opportunities to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May through a series of cultural events scheduled across the region, May 10–24.… Read More
Bethesda’s Round House Theatre Loses Federal Grant for Show Already in Production
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) withdrew a $200,000 grant it already had approved to Round House Theatre. The money was intended to underwrite the recent production of “Bad… Read More
Saturday is Safety Day in Rockville
On Saturday, May 10 the Montgomery County Department of Transportation hosts a free family-friendly Safety Day event. The doors at Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville open at 11 a.m.… Read More
AstraZeneca Unveils Rockville Cell Therapy Facility
Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and other state officials cut the ribbon at a new AstraZeneca facility in Rockville Monday. Miller joined with Secretary of Higher Education Sanjay Rai, and… Read More
Free Virtual Financial Seminars Available in May
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host free virtual financial seminars throughout May. The four-part series, offered in partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries, begins Tuesday, May 6. Seminars will… Read More
Looking for African American Living Legends 2025
As part of the celebration of Juneteenth, the County wants to honor African American residents who have made significant contributions to their community. County Executive Marc Elrich describes the ideal… Read More
Council Weary of Increasing Taxes, Property or Income
After expressing a total lack of support for a property tax increase, County Councilmembers mulled over a proposed increase in the income tax rate during their work session Monday. After… Read More
Rockville Police Look Forward to a New Badge
Rockville City Police officers soon will be wearing a new badge. The design, which includes the city seal, is expected to “better reflects in commitment to the community and modern… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 5, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, April 5. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Council Meets: The County Council meets today at 9:30 a.m. to… Read More
Gaithersburg Offers Free Deck Inspection In May For Building Safety Month
May is Building Safety Month, and the City of Gaithersburg is offering free deck inspections for residents of single-family homes within city limits. The initiative is led by the City’s… Read More
Free Lyft Rides Offered for Cinco de Mayo to Prevent Drunk Driving
A local nonprofit will offer free Lyft rides on Cinco de Mayo to help prevent drunk driving in the Washington, DC region. The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will run… Read More
Van Hollen Teams with Kaine to Expedite Return of Abrego Garcia
On Thursday, Senator Chris Van Hollen joined with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) at a press conference on the Capitol grounds to discuss their legislation requiring the Trump Administration to detail… Read More