Maryland Named 6th Most Innovative State in New Study
Maryland ranks as the sixth most innovative state in 2025, according to a WalletHub study comparing all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The state scored high in human… Read More
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Sayles Launches Re-Election Campaign
County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles launched her 2026 re-election campaign on Monday. “As we face unprecedented challenges, our diversity, equity, and inclusion values remain threatened,” Sayles stated in a release. “Families… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day Deals and Celebrations Monday
Those looking for ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Monday can find deals and events in Montgomery County. Bethesda Caddies on Cordell: Caddies on Cordell in Bethesda hosted “St.… Read More
Data Highlights Federal Workforce Impact on DMV
Officials with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) were updated Wednesday on the potential impacts of federal workforce cuts in the region and the resources available to support affected… Read More
Police Video Drone Program Expands to Bethesda
The county police department’s video drone program is operational in Bethesda as of Tuesday. On Wednesday, leaders announced the Bethesda expansion at public safety headquarters in Gaithersburg. Bethesda is the… Read More
Residents Testify on Council’s ‘More Housing N.O.W.’ Proposal
Numerous residents testified Tuesday on a proposed zoning change that would upzone properties along certain corridors in an effort from councilmembers to increase housing and homeownership options for workers. The… Read More
More Than 1,000 County Residents Have Lost Federal Jobs
As meetings and rallies continue to support federal employees who are being cut under President Donald Trump’s administration, County Council President Kate Stewart said more than 1,000 federal employees living… Read More
Hundreds Rally to Support NIH in Bethesda
Hundreds rallied to defend the work of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda and to protest job cuts made by the federal administration. “Cutting cancer research is not… Read More
Wind Advisory Issued for Thursday
The county is under a Wind Advisory Thursday morning until midnight along with other areas in the region. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), winds 20-30 mph with gusts… Read More
5 Years Later, Elrich Reflects Back on COVID-19 Outbreak
County Executive Marc Elrich “vividly” remembers the day officials were told Maryland’s first cases of COVID-19 were in Montgomery County residents. Five years ago to the day, officials were notified… Read More
MCPS Systemwide Athletics Director Sullivan Named Dr. Edward Shirley Award Recipient
Dr. Jeffrey Sullivan, systemwide athletics director for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), has been named the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and… Read More
Council President Stresses Urgent Need for Mental Health Services
Ahead of a community meeting Thursday, County Council President Kate Stewart said mental health is an urgent need for federal employees and residents facing uncertainty. “One of the other urgent… Read More