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450+ displays to bring Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival to life

Starting on the night of Nov. 27, the dazzling Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival display will come to life at Seneca Creek State Park.

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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Shady Grove Medical Center Named Among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville has been named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for both orthopedic surgery and joint replacement as part of Healthgrades’ 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards. The hospital received three Specialty Excellence Awards recognizing its performance in orthopedic surgery, joint replacement and cranial...

Rockville, MD · 1d

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Montgomery County Landlords Will Be Required to Accept Personal Checks and Money Orders

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 40-26 on Tuesday, November 10, requiring landlords to accept checks, personal checks or money orders as forms of rent payment. The legislation, led by Council President Natali Fani-González, aims to provide renters with more payment options, particularly those who do not use traditional...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Maryland’s Newest Cat Adoption Lounge Will Feel Like Home — For Humans, Too

BETHESDA, Md. — Maryland is getting a new cat cafe, with plenty to offer humans, too. Paws & Relax Cat Lounge will open in Bethesda early next year, adding to Maryland’s list of these special adoption centers. Cat cafes, or in this case, a lounge, offer a more open space for cats to live and humans to visit than traditional shelters or rescues. The cafe/lounge model is a less stressful space for the cats and gives the community a coveted third space.

Bethesda, MD · 10h

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Governor Moore Taps Montgomery County Official to Lead State Emergency Management Department

Montgomery County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard has been selected by Governor Wes Moore to serve as Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, effective December 9, 2026. Stoddard will succeed Secretary Russell Strickland, who is retiring on December 8 after a 50-year career in public...

Montgomery County, MD · 22h

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Germantown Plan Goes to the Planning Board Thursday: Room for 5,300 More Homes, Taller Buildings, Fewer Road Lanes

Montgomery Planning’s first full draft of a new plan for Germantown would make room for nearly 5,300 more homes, allow buildings as tall as 145 feet near the MARC station and along MD 355, and take lanes off six streets, according to the working draft the Planning Board takes up Thursday, Nov. 12.

Germantown, MD · 2d

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Microsoft Outage Disrupts Email Services for Montgomery County Government

A Microsoft outage is affecting incoming emails to Montgomery County government programs and staff members, leaving employees unable to receive emails as of Thursday, November 12. Montgomery County officials confirmed the disruption and said an update will be provided once the outage is resolved. According to ABC News, Microsoft reported...

Montgomery County, MD · 21h

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MCPS Gear Store Adds Winter Merchandise With Purchases Helping Reduce Student Meal Debt

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Gear Store has been updated with winter merchandise, offering a variety of MCPS-branded clothing and accessories for the whole family. The collection includes sweatshirts, pullovers, fleece joggers, pom beanies, and more, with 20% of each purchase going toward reducing student meal debt across the district.

Rockville, MD · 11h

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Woodmont Avenue Streatery Removed After More Than Six Years in Downtown Bethesda

The Woodmont Avenue Streatery in downtown Bethesda was removed on Tuesday, November 10, bringing an end to a pandemic-era outdoor dining space that had been in place since June 2020. According to public safety and traffic reporter Cordell Pugh, crews removed the streatery and restriped Woodmont Avenue between Elm Street...

Bethesda, MD · 2d

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Maryland "is facing an energy crisis," utility Pepco says

"Maryland is facing an energy crisis," electric utility Pepco warned in a message to customers Thursday. "When demand for electricity is high and supply is limited, it puts pressure on the system and can increase costs," the message said, advising that customers "may see changes in your energy bill" as the region enters the winter months. The utility again has attempted to explain that many of the surging costs are not its responsibility, such as the taxes and fees imposed by Montgomery County and Maryland state governments. It specifically mentioned the EmPOWER Maryland fee that the Maryland legislature recently hiked again. Politicians hope that you will think Pepco is charging you these fees, which is part of the impetus for the utility to inform customers to the contrary.

Maryland · 3h

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Montgomery County Beats DOJ Lawsuit Over Gun-Free Zones Near Parks, Churches, Schools

A federal judge has handed Montgomery County a win in its fight to keep guns away from parks, churches, schools, libraries and hospitals, dismissing the Justice Department's lawsuit against the county's firearm law with prejudice on Monday. The dismissal means the case, as filed, cannot be refiled in the same court — a significant setback for the federal government's effort to unwind the county's restrictions.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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The Weekend Scene: DC holiday markets, “Ice!”, and first lights displays open, Nov. 13-15

Subscribe to The Weekend Scene, our free newsletter about events, experiences and adventures for you and for your family around the DMV. The halls are getting decked everywhere you look. I’ll be in Prince George’s County at Gaylord National’s annual "Ice!" this afternoon. It’s one of many signs of the season happening this weekend. Whether getting a jump at the DowntownDC holiday market or catching Tysons Corner Center’s tree lighting, it’s a Mariah-Carey-on-repeat kind of weekend. Not ready to Elf out just yet? We’ve got options for you Grinches, too. – Tommy.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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County Executive-Elect Will Jawando Names Members of 11 Transition Committees Ahead of Taking Office

Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando announced the members of 11 policy committees on Thursday, November 12, as his transition team prepares recommendations for his first 100 days in office. The committees are part of Our Moment Montgomery, Jawando’s transition initiative, which now includes more than 150 residents serving as committee...

Montgomery County, MD · 9h

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SLT Maps Four DC-Area Reformer Studios, From Rockville to Georgetown

SLT, the New York reformer Pilates brand, is opening four DC-area studios, starting this winter in Rockville and continuing to Navy Yard, Logan Circle, and the former Georgetown Theater by late 2027. Here Is What an SLT Class Looks Like. SLT stands for Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone. Each 50-minute class mixes...

Rockville, MD · 2d

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The Politics Hour: Montgomery County’s new era and a changing D.C. Council

D.C.’s Mayor-elect isn’t the only democratic socialist who will be part of the city’s leadership next year. Ward 1 voters elected democratic socialist Aparna Raj earlier this month to represent them on the D.C. Council, replacing departing Councilmember Brianne Nadeau. Raj will have a full plate when she is inaugurated in early January, including budget negotiations, finding ways to pay for campaign promises like universal child care, debating a minimum wage increase, and possibly legalizing robotaxis. The Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember-elect joins the show to discuss what comes next.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Montgomery County Council Approves New Requirements for Airbnb

The Montgomery County Council passed Bill 42-26 on Tuesday, November 10, requiring online short-term rental platforms to verify that properties have a valid County rental license before listing them. The legislation, led by Councilmember Shebra Evans, aims to reduce lost County revenue from short-term rentals operating without complying with existing...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Mlux Nail Spa now open in Rockville

Is now open at 121 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. Located in the heart of the Rockville Town Center area at the Rockville Metro Plaza building, the upscale nail and head spa not only offers free parking in the garage and lot at the rear of the property, but is also just steps away from the Rockville Metro station and The Square at Rockville. Inside, the salon is spacious and super-clean.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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Metro Seeks Feedback on Proposed North Bethesda Entrance Near Pike & Rose, Up to 550 Fewer Parking Spaces

Metro is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to North Bethesda station that would add a new entrance near Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Road and reduce dedicated Metro parking by up to 550 spaces to support future joint development. The proposed entrance would improve access to nearby homes and...

North Bethesda, MD · 7h

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WSSC Told Emergency Managers All Customers Could Lose Water by 5 p.m. Sept. 29, County Memo Says

At 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 29, WSSC Water told emergency managers it expected some customers to start losing water pressure by 3 p.m., most by 4 p.m., and all of its customers to lose water service by 5 p.m., according to a Nov. 6 memo from Montgomery County’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) to the County Council.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Women’s soccer closes season with 3-0 loss to Villanova in BIG EAST semifinals

The No. 3-seeded Seton Hall women's soccer team fell 3-0 to No. 2-seeded Villanova on Wednesday night at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland, ending their run in the BIG EAST Championship semifinals. The loss ended SHU's season with a 7-3-7 overall record. The Pirates came into Wednesday's game allowing...

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