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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...
As Frederick County continues to thrive as a hub for innovation, healthcare, financial services, and vibrant local commerce, digital connectivity has become as essential to business success as physical infrastructure. Just as reliable roads and power grids underpin commercial operations, robust bandwidth and network stability now form the digital foundation for organizations across the region.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed two bills on Tuesday, November 10, aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant residents, including restrictions on hiring former federal immigration enforcement employees and expanded housing discrimination protections. Both bills were sponsored by Councilmember Kristin Mink (District 5). Expedited Bill 29-26, the Community Trust in...
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González discussed the 6-5 vote to keep the Dickerson incinerator open, saying she hopes the long-term commitment lasts at least 20 years and that costs would come from an enterprise fund. The post Montgomery Council President Fani-González Explains 6-5 Dickerson Incinerator Vote, Hopes for 20-Year Horizon appeared first on TANTV .
BOONSBORO, Md. — The First Hose Company of Boonsboro will host its annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 5, offering families an opportunity to enjoy breakfast, holiday activities and a visit with Santa Claus. The event will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. at the fire company,...
Rockville, MD — MCPS is evaluating amendments to the school field trip policy that would end the practice of using field trips as incentives with the goal of creating equal access to out-of-school opportunities. The Division of School Leadership and the Division of Teaching and Learning have submitted a...
A Baltimore County Board of Appeals panel leans 2-1 toward granting an electrician's request for an alternative electrical inspection. Joseph Evans voted no and will write a dissent, and a written opinion is still pending. The post Baltimore County Appeals Board Leans 2-1 Toward Granting Alternative Electrical Inspection, Written Opinion Pending appeared first on TANTV .
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...
Standing near a 57-acre property in Broadlands where nearly 800,000 square feet of data center development is proposed, Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman (D-Algonkian) brought her campaign for chair of the Board of Supervisors to Ashburn on Tuesday, Nov. 10, challenging county leadership over decisions she said have allowed data centers to expand near established neighborhoods and schools.
Loudoun County’s Hypothermia Prevention Shelter will open Sunday, Nov. 15, providing overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness during the colder months. The temporary shelter, located at 101 Blue Seal Drive SE in Leesburg, will operate seven nights a week from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through March 31. It is available to single adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing homelessness due to a housing crisis.
The Montgomery County Council voted 10-1 on Tuesday, November 10, to pass Bill 41-26, which aims to make it easier for homeowners to create accessory dwelling units (ADUs), such as basement apartments, garage apartments and backyard cottages. The legislation, led by Councilmember Andrew Friedson and Council President Natali Fani-González, removes...
Loudoun County has identified roughly 199 county- and school-owned parcels that could potentially support attainable housing, according to a staff analysis presented to the county's Transportation and Land Use Committee. But officials caution that most of those sites are not simply shovel-ready — many would require policy decisions, new partnerships, or even the formal conveyance of school property before a single unit could break ground.
A military veteran serving time at the Central Maryland Correctional Facility wrote directly to the commander of the Maryland National Guard and asked her to come visit — to speak with the veterans inside who, like her, once wore the uniform of the United States. She said yes. Maj....
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?
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — A week after Baltimore County voters went to the polls, three County Council races remained too close to call Tuesday as election officials continued counting mail-in ballots and prepared to canvass thousands of provisional ballots. In the District 5 race, Democratic challenger Shawn McIntosh...
The Anne Arundel Liquor Board fined Laurel restaurant Catherine's $1,500 after its chief inspector said the venue exceeded capacity and blocked firefighters from the alarm panel. It also fined a Shady Side market and TGI Fridays and approved license changes. The post Anne Arundel Liquor Board Fines Laurel Restaurant $1,500 After Fire Crew Capacity Dispute appeared first on TANTV .
Warby Parker is preparing to open a new store at the Shoppes of Burnt Mills shopping center at 10729 Columbia Pike in Silver Spring. The eyewear retailer has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by AT&T, located between Starbucks and a nail salon. The upcoming store will...
A familiar name is making a comeback in Maryland, bringing books back to a storefront that once housed another major bookseller. Barnes & Noble is celebrating its return to Baltimore County on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the grand opening of a new 17,500-square-foot bookstore at Lutherville Station…
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.
This article was written by WTOP’s news partner Bethesda Today and republished with permission. Sign up for Bethesda Today’s free email subscription today. A federal judge on Monday sided with Montgomery County in a Justice Department lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a local ban on firearms within 100 yards of certain places, including houses of worship.
