Student Recycling Leaders Awarded
As part of the county’s Recycling Awareness Week, residents and teams who are committed to waste reduction were honored during the 26th annual Recycling Achievement Recognition Awards on Tuesday in… Read More
County Announces Memorial Day Holiday Schedule
Montgomery County government will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, with closures and service changes across departments. Memorial Day is a federal holiday honoring military personnel who died in… Read More
Council Approves Operating Budget
The County Council unanimously approved a $7.6 billion operating budget on Thursday. Last week, Councilmembers took a straw vote to approve the budget. Thursday was the official vote. They did… Read More
Jawando Enters County Executive Race
Council Vice President Will Jawando declared his candidacy for the office of County Executive at a fund-raising event in Silver Spring on Wednesday evening. Supporters gathered at Citizens & Culture… Read More
Police Step up Patrols in Wake of Capital Jewish Museum Shooting
This story was updated to include statements from County Executive Marc Elrich and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington After two Israeli Embassy staffers were killed in a… Read More
Memorial Day Events Honor Fallen Heroes
Several events across Montgomery County will honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military this Memorial Day weekend. Flags for Our Heroes – Gaithersburg When: Opening Ceremony –… Read More
Councilmember Balcombe Tells MCM about Her Favorite Teacher
May is Teacher Appreciation Month, so MCM asked some of your favorite County Councilmembers to tell us about a teacher they still appreciate to this day. District 2 Councilmember Marilyn… Read More
May 23–25 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with family fishing, outdoor festivals, art exhibits, and live performances across Montgomery County. Friday, May 23 Fishing with the Li’l Ones Boyds Introduce your child… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, May 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County Council Meets: The Montgomery County Council meets today at 9:45 a.m. Members are scheduled to… Read More
New Maryland Law Will Benefit Diabetes Patients
A new law that will help diabetes patients who rely on insulin for their care will take effect next year. Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the bill into law on… Read More
Police Seek Suspect in Armed Robbery at Silver Spring Aldi
Montgomery County police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred May 13 at an Aldi grocery store in Silver Spring. Detectives released surveillance photos of the suspect and ask for… Read More
Flags for Heroes Returns to Bohrer Park for Memorial Day Weekend
750 American flags will fly at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg over Memorial Day weekend to honor community heroes. Now in its 11th year, the “Flags for Our Heroes” exhibit features… Read More