9+ hour, 2+ min ago  (403+ words) It prohibits federal, state or local law enforcement agencies from wearing masks or facial coverings while working in the county. However, explained Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, "We can't actually go tell a federal agent to take it off or to force…...

9+ hour, 28+ min ago  (109+ words) Montgomery Community Media Students practiced for months to get ready for a TRYathlon at Germantown's Longview School for students who have serious disabilities. "We just basically adapt everything to meet their needs, and today is the day that all their…...

11+ hour, 20+ min ago  (391+ words) Review of the county's collective bargaining agreement was pushed back until May 4 as councilmembers strive to approve a balanced operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Council President Natali Fani-Gonz'lez'proposed a uniform 2% general wage adjustment for compensation for employees. This flat rate…...

12+ hour, 39+ min ago  (276+ words) Gov. Wes Moore signed the Voting Rights Act of 2026 into law Tuesday morning. The bill was sponsored by Maryland Delegate Greg Wims, who represents the Germantown, Montgomery Village and Clarksburg areas. "This ensures that every voice will be heard. Every…...

23+ hour, 51+ min ago  (183+ words) It's Tuesday, April 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Discovering Art Deco: At 2 p. m. , Montgomery History hosts Steve Knight, President of the Art Deco Society of Washington, for a virtual presentation on…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (399+ words) Maryland House Speaker Josaline Pe'a-Melynk told members of the District 18 breakfast club Monday that she is motivated to help because of her childhood in poverty in the Dominican Republic. Speaking before about 60 people gathered at the Parkway Deli in Silver…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (168+ words) What began as part of a pilot program for girls" flag football in Montgomery County two years ago is now expanding statewide. The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) officially sanctioned girls" flag football as its 26th state championship sport....

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (148+ words) Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was placed briefly on a hold status following a report of a student with a firearm requiring a police response Friday morning. The weapon was located and the student has been detained, according to…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (174+ words) Leul Dawit, a sophomore at Northwood High School, is the next'Student Member of the Board (SMOB) of Education for Montgomery County Public Schools. Dawit defeated Reemey Ghermay, a junior at Walter Johnson High School, during Wednesday's election. On July 1, Dawit…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (351+ words) About a dozen women sat around a long table and began placing toiletries into a bright, pink bag. The women are members of Sunrise of Bethesda's Live With Generosity Club. On Thursday, they walked from their apartments and entered an…...