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New Flash Bus Routes Planned for Rockville, Gaithersburg and Germantown

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host two public meetings next week to share information and gather community feedback on the planned MD 355 Central Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The project would provide faster, more frequent and reliable bus service along MD 355 between Rockville and...

Rockville, MD · 10h

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Montgomery Update: Wasteful Decision on a Costly Incinerator, County Firearms Law Upheld in Court, and Opportunity Zones to Provide Economic Boost – Mocofeed

Dear Friends, This week we honored veterans in Montgomery County with ceremonies in Rockville, Bethesda, and other locations across our region. I also joined the County Council in a joint proclamation to...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Montgomery County Families for Safe Streets to Host Road Traffic Victims Remembrance Event November 15

Montgomery County Families for Safe Streets will host a free World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims event on Sunday, November 15, from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) headquarters, located at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton. Doors will open at 5:15pm, and free parking will be available.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Early Morning House Fire Causes $60,000 in Damage

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 9200 block of Wendel Street in Silver Spring at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday. According to MCFRS, the homeowner was awakened by smoke alarms and discovered smoke filling a second-floor bedroom. She escaped safely with her dog and called 911.

Silver Spring, MD · 7h

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7News I-Team exposes secretive Crime Solvers payout decisions

Why was the Darrion Herring tipster offered $5,000 instead of $25,000?. What led to the Montgomery County tipster receiving $2,000 instead of $10,000?. Why do Crime Solvers organizations refuse to disclose reward criteria?. A confidential tip led police straight to a murder suspect hiding in a closet inside a Washington,...

Washington, DC · 2d

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New Flash Bus Rapid Transit Route Connecting Rockville and Wheaton Expected to Open in Late 2028

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is moving forward with plans to expand its Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system along Veirs Mill Road, connecting Rockville and Wheaton with 12 modern stations, faster bus service, and significant pedestrian safety improvements. The new route is expected to begin service in late 2028.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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Omar Lazo Wins Montgomery County’s At-Large School Board Seat

Omar Lazo has won the at-large seat on the Montgomery County Board of Education, defeating Brenda M. Diaz, according to unofficial results from the State Board of Elections. Lazo had 155,354 votes (51.5%) to Diaz’s 144,345 (47.8%) as of 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, a lead of 11,009 votes, according to the board’s Montgomery County results page.

Montgomery County, MD · 23h

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Synagogue Challenges Montgomery County Gun Restrictions in Federal Appeals Court

A Silver Spring synagogue and one of its rabbis have asked a federal appeals court to block part of Montgomery County’s restrictions on carrying firearms near houses of worship, arguing that the law prevents congregants from providing armed security. On Tuesday, November 10, the Silver Spring Jewish Center and...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Law enforcement advisory group outlines priorities for County’s next police chief

In light of the resignation of Montgomery County’s police chief earlier this year following the results of an OIG investigation, the Advisory Commission on Policing sent a letter to County Executive-Elect Will Jawando regarding his upcoming selection of a new chief of police for the county. The letter, sent...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Naming names for a transition, an addition and a delegation, in political notes

Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando builds out his transition team, the county's House delegation gets new leadership and the Maryland Farm Bureau adds some homegrown talent, in political notes.

Montgomery County, MD · 16h

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Arepa King Closes Hagerstown Location Ahead of Gaithersburg Opening

Arepa King, a Venezuelan restaurant preparing to open its first Montgomery County location in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, has announced the permanent closure of its Hagerstown restaurant as it transitions to the new location. The Hagerstown restaurant officially closed on Thursday, November 12, after opening in February 2025. In a...

Gaithersburg, MD · 1d

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Montgomery County Planning Board to hold Germantown Sector Plan Amendment public hearings on December 16 and December 17

Community members encouraged to sign up starting November 16 to testify on draft plan that sets a renewed vision for a more complete and connected Germantown. Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), will hold public hearings on Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday December 17, 2026, for the draft Germantown Sector Plan Amendment, a comprehensive update to the 2009 Germantown Employment Area Sector Plan. The updated sector plan will guide growth over the next 20 to 30 years with recommendations that reenvision Germantown’s land use, zoning, housing, transportation, urban design, environmental systems, public facilities, and economic development framework.

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 · 2d

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Green Valley celebrates generations of families who built tight-knit community

Generations of residents who have contributed to the Green Valley community were honored this month at festivities held at Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School. The event on Nov. 7 — Celebrating Families in Our Green Valley Community — brought to life stories from some of the 200-plus families that helped build the neighborhood during a century of segregation through the present day.

Green Valley · 1d