A renewed emphasis on civics education can bring us closer to the Founding Fathers aspirations for us to be virtuous, writes Kalman Hettleman, who says Maryland has long offered the classes, which are on the upswing nationally. (Photo...
People with developmental disabilities come with family members and support staff to oppose budget cuts during the 2026 legislative session. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters) People who provide services for those with developmental...
Patrick Moran, president of AFSCME Local 3. (File photo Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters) The Maryland Public Employee Relations Board said the Department of Budget and Management failed to bargain in good faith with the American Federation of State,...
SEIU Local 500 seeking 5 days of 8-hour work, MCPS counters with 4 days of 7-hour work SEIU Local 500, the union representing support staff in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), filed a grievance with the district Friday over concerns with the...
Plus: 11 ways to celebrate Independence Day in MoCo July 2, 2026 11:16 a.m. 11:24 a.m. This holiday weekend is going to be a hot one, with the National Weather Service forecasting daytime temperatures to reach the upper 90s and lower 100severy...
Public parking will be free, Metro is running on a weekend schedule Here are all of the openings and closings you need to know, as well as information about parking restrictions and public transportation:
Swimmer last seen between Sandy Landing Boat Ramp and Maryland shore; Fairfax County dive team standing by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing Thursday morning in the Potomac River,...
Plus: Montgomery College expands efforts to boost economic mobility countywide; Bee Safe launches innovative mosquito control program in the DMV July 2, 2026 6:00 a.m. 6:59 p.m. A Gaithersburg man was arrested for allegedly targeting seniors in a...
Laurel Park could soon become the home of a new thoroughbred racing training facility after the Board of Public Works approved a $48.5 million deal for the Maryland Stadium Authority to purchase the track. (Photo by John Rydell for Maryland Matters)...
Temperatures to top 100 degrees as July 4 holiday approaches; cooling centers will be available With the July 4 holiday approaching and temperatures climbing to dangerous levels, Montgomery County officials on Tuesday urged residents to take...
Deer hunting laws, cellphone bans in schools and vaccine recommendations begin County and municipal taxes and fees could rise as a ripple effect of a new law that takes effect Wednesday. The lawcreatesa task force that will look at potential changes...
Plus: Bethesda lawyer sues DOJ over dropped international fraud charges; Germantown man sentenced to 20 years for Frederick burglaries July 1, 2026 6:00 a.m. 6:43 p.m. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring was named the No. 1 best adventure park in the...
Del. Lily Qi (D-Montgomery) on the House of Delegates floor Feb. 7, 2025. Qi's autobiography “Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland” has just been published. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters) Every political leader has their...
Sah'mir Lee, 3, pretends to be a hair stylist working on Cristy Morrell's on April 16, 2026, at Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers Pre-School in Talbot County. Several new laws going into effect on July 1, are intended to boost early childhood...
Tents under the I-83 North Bridge in Baltimore City for people experiencing homelessness. (Photo by Elizabeth Shwe/ Maryland Matters) A federal judge on Monday ruled that the Trump administration’s attempt to overhaul a key federal homelessness...
44th annual event honors the best of local food scene June 30, 2026 12:15 p.m. 12:28 p.m. When Jose Luis Salgado, who works at Zinnia in Silver Spring, was announced as the winner of the Employee of the Year award at the 44th Annual RAMMY Awards on...
Yang appears to have won Dist. 1 open seat, Dist. 3 contest too close to call; mail-in ballot count resumes Wednesday One week out from the June 23 gubernatorial primary election, Montgomery County election workers have yet to process more than...
Forensic testing connected shell casing to gun recovered in Prince George’s County, police say Eighteen-year-old Earl Deangelo Charles Jr. of North Potomac is facing a first-degree murder charge following his Monday arrest in connection with the...
Plus: Police identify Boyds couple who died from carbon monoxide exposure; nonverbal child found alone in Takoma Park reunited with parents June 30, 2026 6:00 a.m. 7:22 p.m. Vasilios “Bill” Stayeas, the 79-year-old owner of Seven Locks Barbershop in...
Families who qualify for Maryland Sun Bucks receive $40 per child each month in the summer. Last year, 630,000 Maryland students qualified for Sun Bucks. (Photo by Lance Cheung courtesy of USDA) Maryland families struggling to put food on the table...
Plus: Public hearing on suggested revisions to water, sewer comprehensive plan The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday morning will receive a semi-annual update from Chief Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis about public health issues in the county such...
The U.S. Supreme Court on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that law enforcement searches for the location history of cellphones near crime scenes are covered by the Fourth Amendment,...
Strathmore's Live From the Lawn, Gaithersburg's SportsFest, Montgomery Parks' All-Star Comedy Show and more ways to get outside June 29, 2026 3:00 p.m. 4:08 p.m. July 3: Montgomery County 250th: Shine Together Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the...
In message to supporters, District 1 County Councilmember says he congratulated opponent on successful campaign; mail ballot count continues Wednesday June 29, 2026 11:55 a.m. 11:57 a.m. Andrew Friedson, the District 1 County Councilmember who...