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Jawando Lays Out 100-Day Plan for Montgomery County Amid $300M Deficit

101 Monroe St. — Approximate Montgomery County Government Site. Montgomery County Executive-Elect Will Jawando is moving fast to set his agenda before he even takes office, outlining first-100-day priorities that include the local economy, public schools and public safety as he prepares to inherit a structural budget deficit close to $300 million. The plan comes after Jawando swept into office with 80% of the vote, and it arrives as county agencies are already reviewing their budgets to navigate difficult spending decisions ahead.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d
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Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Will Jawando’s Election as County Executive – Mocofeed

“I want to congratulate Will Jawando on his election as the next Montgomery County Executive. I wish him success as he prepares to take on this important responsibility and lead Montgomery County...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Mocofeed

The Montgomery County Government and programs that impact County residents will follow a holiday schedule and program changes for the observance of Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Schedule changes include: County offices,...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Of All The Tastee Diners, Maryland Regulars Say The Bethesda One, With Table-Side Jukeboxes And Counter Seats, Still Hits Different

Downtown Bethesda is full of glass towers, sleek lobbies, and busy sidewalks. Tucked among all that polish sits a small diner that has refused to change its personality for decades. It has booths, a counter, and little jukeboxes right at the tables. Regulars drive across Maryland for it, and travelers...

Bethesda, MD · 3d
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Rockville Family Wins $4M After Woman With Schizophrenia Froze to Death

After a Montgomery County court entered a default judgment against La Familia Assisted Living, a jury awarded $4 million to the family of Nyakno Udo, a 45-year-old woman with severe mental illness who died of hypothermia three days after escaping through a first-floor window at the facility in Rockville. Udo's body was found less than 100 feet from the facility, discovered by a neighbor after several inches of snow had fallen.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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Over 300 firearms surrendered at Montgomery County gun buyback event

The City of Rockville held its annual gun buyback event Saturday, allowing residents to trade in firearms in exchange for gift cards of up to $200. Rockville City Police, which organized the event in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, told WTOP News that 323 firearms were taken off the streets during the weekend event held at RedGate Park.

Rockville, MD · 18h

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More Than 50 Montgomery County Elementary and Middle Schools Rank Among Maryland’s Best in New U.S. News Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools rankings, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) earning strong representation among Maryland’s highest-ranked schools. According to the news shared by MCPS, 12 MCPS elementary schools placed among the top 25 in Maryland, while...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Takoma Park Free Clinic Served 467 Patients Over Two Days

A free clinic organized by Remote Area Medical (RAM) at Takoma Academy treated 467 patients on October 17 and 18; most received dental and/or medical care, KFF Health News reported. RAM’s event listing said care was free and available without identification, insurance, or proof of income. The clinic had...

Takoma Park, MD · 1d

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An unexpected activist emerged to help block a $5 billion data center in Maryland

Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader of a community effort that blocked a vast project.

Landover, MD · 2d

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This Maryland Consignment Village Features a Maze of Carefully Organized Treasures

Two large cases of rare coins sit just down the hall from vintage toys, old records, and colorful glassware. That’s the kind of surprise waiting at this Maryland antique marketplace, where more than 25 vendors fill two floors with carefully arranged finds. The booths have distinct personalities. One leans...

Olney, MD · 1d

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Pulte Pitches 280 Homes for Watkins Mill Town Center's Long-Empty Acres

A stretch of long-undeveloped land in Gaithersburg's Watkins Mill Town Center could soon fill in with hundreds of new homes, neighborhood retail, a daycare center and a swimming pool under a sketch plan now before city planners. Pulte Home Company, LLC has submitted the proposal for roughly 18 acres sandwiched between Urban Avenue and the CSX railroad tracks, right next to the existing Parklands community and the Watkins Mill Station neighborhood currently under construction.

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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DC Gala Honors Maine Prison Chief Who Once Visited His Jailed Father

A Grammy-winning voice, a standing ovation, and a quarter-century of mission work converged recently at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. Dream Academy celebrated its 25th Annual Power of a Dream Gala. The nonprofit, which supports children of incarcerated parents and young people in underserved communities, used the night to honor leaders it says have shaped that mission, while singer Regina Belle delivered a performance that organizers say stopped the room.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Japanese-Style Sandwich Cafe to Open Second Montgomery County Location

Neko Nook, a locally owned cafe specializing in Japanese-style sandwiches, is expanding to Rockville with its second Montgomery County location. The business has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by Subway at 2 N. Washington Street in Rockville’s Courthouse Center, next to Seoul Kitchen & Bar. A video of the cafe experience can be seen below.

Rockville, MD · 15h

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Maryland Community Ranks Among America’s Six Healthiest Towns in 2026

Bethesda has been named one of the healthiest communities in the United States, tying for No. 6 nationally in TownRatings’ 2026 Healthiest Towns in America rankings. The ranking evaluated 5,218 communities across the country with populations of at least 10,000. Bethesda received an A+ grade for health, placing it...

Bethesda, MD · 2d

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Montgomery Village Considering Paid Overnight Parking at Parks and Recreation Facilities

The Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) is considering a new pilot program that would allow residents to park their vehicles overnight at select parks and recreation facilities for a fee. According to Grace Yang of MVF, proposal is intended to provide additional parking options for residents by making use of existing parking spaces during overnight hours.

Montgomery Village, MD · 1d

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Montgomery County Unveils New Parking Lot and Garage Safety Guidelines

Montgomery County Planning presented a new Parking Facility Design Guide to the Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday, November 5, outlining recommendations to improve safety, accessibility and sustainability in parking lots and garages throughout the county. According to Montgomery Planning, approximately 125 people per year were struck by vehicles in...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Rockville Council Advances Plan to Bring Shady Grove Metro Inside City Limits

Rockville moved closer on Sept. 28 to bringing the Shady Grove Metro station and about 66 acres of surrounding land inside the city limits after the mayor and council approved a plan to move the proposal forward. The station currently sits just outside Rockville’s city limits on unincorporated land in...

Rockville, MD · 2d

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Thomas S. Wootton High School closure, equity, infrastructure concerns

The Montgomery County Board of Education voted 7-1 on March 26, 2026, to permanently close Thomas S. Wootton High School and relocate students to other schools, according to a timeline by Save Wootton, a community coalition dedicated to keeping the school open. While the decision aims to address infrastructure issues, it also raises equity and building capacity concerns.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Cabin John Village Prepares for a Juicy New Arrival

A DMV concept committed to offering customers healthier options will be ready in time to help Cabin John Village residents get a jump on their New Year’s resolutions. Puree Juice Bar plans to be open and welcoming guests to its new store in the area before the end of 2026, reports Bethesda Magazine.

Potomac, MD · 2d

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Holiday Lights And Hot Chocolate Make Ellicott City Worth A December Evening Stroll

December evenings in Maryland get dark early, and that is exactly when one old mill town starts to shine. Holiday lights go up along a hilly Main Street lined with stone buildings, small shops, and cozy places to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. The town sits beside...

Ellicott City, MD · 1d