July 7-9 Weekend Events Roundup in Montgomery County
Welcome to our Weekend Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, July 7-9. Friday, July 7 Kids Concert: Every Friday at 11:30 a.m.… Read More
July 2023
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
Good Samaritan, Officers Honored for Water Rescue Attempt
While driving to work June 23 by the Cabin John Creek in Bethesda, Tyrone Robinson caught a glimpse of a woman with one foot over the bridge, looking like she… Read More
Maryland Nets $10M in Cannabis Sales over First Weekend
Over the Fourth of July weekend, many Marylanders watched fireworks to celebrate our nation’s independence. But fireworks weren’t the only things lighting up. In a report by the Maryland Cannabis… Read More
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
Non Citizen Pregnant Women Eligible For Healthcare Through Medicaid
Pregnant women who are not citizens may now be eligible for healthcare through Medicaid. The Healthy Babies Equity Act went into effect in Maryland this past Saturday, July 1. According… Read More
Update: Police Name Decedent in Monday Pedestrian Collision
A fatal collision early Monday morning on New Hampshire Avenue at Glenside Drive remains under active investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU). MCPD has identified the person found deceased… 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
Ride On Relaunches Late-Night Courtesy Stop Program
Starting July 2, Ride On re-introduced its late-night courtesy stop program, which gives riders the opportunity to request to be dropped off anywhere on the bus route in order to… Read More
New Police Station in Gaithersburg Will Be County’s First Energy-Efficient Public Building
Montgomery County broke ground on a new 6th District County Police Station in Gaithersburg last Thursday. The station will be the county’s first sustainably designed and energy-efficient public building, according… Read More