Freedman’s State Park honors its former property owner who bought freedom from slavery for himself and his family May 19, 2026 11:32 a.m. 11:37 a.m. Brookeville is now home to Maryland’s newest state park — 1,000 acres dedicated to telling the story...
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington hosts session with three of five Democratic candidates Three of the five Democrats running for Montgomery County executive were invited to a candidate forum hosted by the Jewish Community...
This content is made possible by our sponsors.Learn how to publish your content with us. A physician, Air Force veteran, and a Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council-At-Large with a bold plan to move MoCo forward. Montgomery County is at...
Plus: Interfaith Works has new CEO; New documentary chronicles journey of two cows from Vermont dairy farm to Potomac sanctuary A crash involving a stolen vehicle led to an arrest Monday, Montgomery County police said in a post on social media. The...
Locust Villa, which Maryland officials estimate was built in 1790, is largely ruins now, but it can be viewed at the new Freedman's State Park in Montgomery County. It was previously owned by the Howard family, a prominent Black family whose...
MoCo elections official says error impacted voters statewide; state processes prevent counting of multiple ballots from same voter The Maryland State Board of Elections announced Friday that, due to a vendor error, some votersreceived the wrong...
Local program reportedly helping to limit corporate money in county politics Candidates whose elections were largely financed by small donations and county matching funds now hold the majority of Montgomery County council seats and the powerful...
Initiative streamlines access to critical supports, according to Governor’s Office for Children New families in need of health insurance, parental leave and other resources can look up that information on a new state website launched Thursday....
Some voters received wrong party's ballot, elections board says Thousands of Maryland voters are getting new primary election ballots in the mail because of an error in the first batch. The State Board of Elections said some voters received the...
A sign held Nov. 14 during a press conference at CASA Welcome Center in Baltimore. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters) Maryland sheriffs vowed to fight legislation, passed early in this year’s legislative session, prohibiting formal...
A volunteer and a graduate student at the University of Maryland collect water and sediment samples from the Potomac River in mid-April 2026. (Photo courtesy Potomac Riverkeeper Network) ByTimothy B. WheelerandJeremy CoxThe Chesapeake Bay Journal...
Educator unions to meet with district to discuss potential personnel reductions The decision on whether to cut hundreds of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) positions is now in the hands of MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor and the county...
Suspect remains at large, limited information available, police say The man fatally shot outside of the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Rockville on Thursday morning has been identified as 41-year-old Quentin Tyrone Davis of...
In 9-2 straw vote, council supported $7.9 B county operating budget with no property tax increase, progressive income tax structure May 15, 2026 12:00 p.m. 12:07 p.m. In an emotional straw vote Friday, the Montgomery County Council voted 9-2 to...
May 15, 2026 11:12 a.m. 11:13 a.m. The former medical technician charged with the murder of a millionaire philanthropist in his Montgomery County, Maryland, senior living apartment has been found not competent to stand trial during a hearing Friday....
Group was formed in 2022 to oppose Elrich’s re-election as county executive The Affordable Maryland political action committee—a so-called “super PAC” formed in 2022 to oppose the re-election of County Executive Marc Elrich—is back. Affordable...
Event is culmination of $10 million improvement project at Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park May 15, 2026 8:00 a.m. 1:39 a.m. Montgomery Parks recently completed a major improvement project at its Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park in Clarksburg...
Plus: Glenstone’s ‘Split-Rocker’ blooms again; At-large Montgomery County Council candidates set for Rockville forum May 15, 2026 6:00 a.m. 3:36 p.m. Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill requiring sprinklers in certain renovated older high-rise apartments,...
Debate about funding for MCPS continues; County Council to reconvene Friday, Fani-González says Afterpostponing a straw voteon the next year’s capital and operating budgets from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Montgomery County Council President...
County Executive Elrich spotlighted what he said is progress during press briefing As part of Police Week, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich spotlighted what he said is the progress the Maryland county is making in public safety.“The results...
County officials say new short-term rental housing program contributed to decrease in unhoused families The number of people experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County dropped by 26% compared to the same time last year, according to a regional...
More than 120 authors, free workshops and family-friendly activities are set for Saturday at Bohrer Park May 14, 2026 11:33 a.m. 11:40 a.m. The Gaithersburg Book Festival returns Saturday to Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm with more than 120...
Educators warn of negative impacts on students Dozens of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees and supporters stood outside the County Council building in Rockville Thursday morning, holding signs, waving to honking cars and urging the...
Plus: Rockville women’s shelter looking for new home; Gaithersburg police seek identity of man who kicked at, damaged department station After antisemitic graffiti was discovered May 3 at Greenwood Elementary School in Brookeville, Montgomery County...