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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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How Do YOU Pronounce Olney?

How do you pronounce Olney? It turns out the answer might depend on where in Montgomery County you grew up. During a recent NBC4 segment highlighting Olney as part of its “4 On Tour” series, our “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis spoke with hosts Melissa Mollet and Jummy Olabanji about a fun local debate on the pronunciation of the community’s name. The discussion can be seen below.

Olney, MD · 1d
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Montgomery County’s Earl Stoddard Named Acting Maryland Emergency Management Secretary

Dr. Earl Stoddard, one of Montgomery County’s three assistant chief administrative officers, will become Maryland’s acting Secretary of Emergency Management on Dec. 9, Gov. Wes Moore announced Thursday, as MarylandFeed reported. Stoddard will succeed Secretary Russell Strickland, who retires Dec. 8 after a 50-year public safety career, according...

Montgomery County, MD · 16h
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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...

South Orange, NJ · 1d
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Local BBQ Restaurant Offering Free Sandwiches to Veterans

Mackie’s BBQ in Gaithersburg is honoring Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, by offering a free barbecue sandwich to veterans in recognition of their military service. Veterans can choose between a pulled pork or chicken sandwich, with no advance ordering required. The offer is limited to one free sandwich per veteran, while supplies last, and cannot be combined with other promotions.

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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MCPS schools face closures as enrollment rates decline

“Too many schools, too few students,” a problem that MCPS is more than well aware of. For the first time in over 40 years, student enrollment in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is declining, leading the Board of Education (BOE) to determine which schools should be shut down and consolidated. Due to declining birth rates and changes in demographics across the county, more schools are experiencing low attendance rates and more vacant space. The conversation around closing and consolidating schools has been thoughtfully looked at over the past couple of months, although MCPS has recently brought attention to the public.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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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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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 · 21h

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Five Acres, Sixteen Homes, and a $3.5 Million Question

Takoma Park bought and protected part of the former Washington-McLaughlin School land as Dorothy’s Woods. Now the city has passed on the remaining five-acre site as a recreation-center location, the asking price has plunged by $3.5 million, and a newly formed company proposes 16 privately owned homes. What changed, and what would the city gain or give up?

Takoma Park, MD · 2d

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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 · 19h

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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 · 13h

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New Winter Forecast Calls for More Than Double the Normal Number of Strong East Coast Storms, Above-Average Snow Possible in Parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia

A new seasonal forecast suggests the East Coast could experience more than twice its normal number of strong storms this winter, with portions of Montgomery County and surrounding areas also included in a region where weather models indicate the potential for above-average snowfall. Washington Post meteorologist Ben Noll shared projections...

Montgomery County, MD · 19h

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The legacy of Mr. Fahrner

For more than 45 years, Mr. John Fahrner, known as “Mr. RM,” has been at the heart of MCPS and RM culture, teaching vibrant classes, hosting pep rallies, coaching athletes, and, at the center of it all, focusing on the students of RM. Mr. Fahrner’s life was already...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Brush Fluffy Highland Cows on This Farm Day Trip

Looking for something to do this weekend? These great day trips are within a two-hour drive of DC. We’ve entered cozy season, and what could be cozier than cuddling up to a fluffy Highland cow? Black Rock Farm in Frederick County offers a chance to greet their cohort of shaggy cattle during a 45-minute “Highland Hangout.” A farmer provides some education about the cows, and visitors then get to feed them treats and brush their luscious locks. There’s also an opportunity to snap photos with the bovines. The experience must be booked in advance and welcomes groups of up to six people. Prices are $200 per group from Monday through Thursday and $250 from Friday through Sunday.

Frederick County, MD · 1d

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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 · 1d

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New Italian fast-casual restaurant in Ashburn sets opening date

The team at the new Pasta di Guy Italian eatery in Ashburn has set its grand opening date. The big day will be Thursday, December 3. As The Burn has been reporting since April, Pasta di Guy is a fast-casual restaurant getting ready to open in the Ashburn Village Shopping Center.

Ashburn, VA · 21h

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Argentine Restaurant Celebrates 25 Years in Rockville with Anniversary Giveaway Featuring TVs, Gift Cards, and More

El Patio, the longtime family-owned Argentine restaurant in Rockville, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a giveaway featuring smart TVs, restaurant gift cards, free coffee and pastries for a year, and more. The restaurant first opened on October 17, 2001, on Twinbrook Parkway before eventually relocating to Loehmann’s Plaza at...

Rockville, MD · 2d

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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 · 18h

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Sabrina Bruce becomes first trans person elected in Fairfax County

(Photo via Sabrina for Herndon’s Facebook) A U.S. Space Force veteran has become the first openly transgender person elected in Fairfax County. Sabrina Bruce on Nov. 3 won a seat on the Herndon Town Council. FFXnow notes she is poised to become Herndon’s new vice mayor in January because she received the most votes out of the 12 candidates who ran.

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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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