MCPS Unions Call for Full Funding of School Budget
School unions held a press conference Thursday to call on the county to fully fund the school board’s proposed operating budget. “What we are asking the county executive and the… Read More
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Geico Headquarters Moving from Chevy Chase to Bethesda in 2026
GEICO insurance company is moving its headquarters from Chevy Chase to Bethesda, company officials announced Thursday. For the past 65 years, GEICO employees have been working out of offices on… Read More
Man Pleads Guilty in Gold Bar Scam
A Baltimore County man pleaded guilty Wednesday for targeting local elderly victims in a gold bar scam last year. Vipul Thakkar, 53, pleaded guilty to charges including theft over $25,000… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Feb. 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: Committee meetings. Committee meetings are televised live on County Cable Montgomery or live at… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 26, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Leggett Honored with Building Renaming: Leaders and community members joined… Read More
Council Celebrates ‘Divine Nine’ African American Fraternities and Sororities
County Councilmembers celebrated the county’s “Divine Nine” African American fraternities and sororities Tuesday. The National Pan-Hellenic Council, known as the Divine Nine, has chapters in Montgomery County. The nine sororities… Read More
Candidate Filing Opens for 2026 Local Elections
The Montgomery County Board of Elections is now accepting candidate filings for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election. The filing period runs from Feb. 25, 2025, to 9 p.m. on Feb.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 25, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Feb. 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Scotland Church Reopening: For the past five years, members of… Read More
‘A Great Citizen’: Leggett Honored with Building Renaming Ceremony
Leaders and community members joined a ceremony Monday as signage was unveiled to name the Executive Office Building in Rockville after former Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett. Hundreds joined… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 24, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Feb. 24. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Council President Briefing: Council President Kate Stewart will host a media briefing… Read More
MS-13 Member Gets Life Sentence Plus 40 Years for Silver Spring Shooting
An MS-13 gang member was sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years for a 2022 fatal shooting in Silver Spring. Elvin Guzman-Machado, 20, of Boyds, was sentenced Friday, according… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 21, In Montgomery County
Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, Feb. 21, and this weekend, including events, updates, and community highlights in Montgomery County: 1. Community Conversation with Councilmember Balcombe: Darnestown and North Potomac residents… Read More