A two-week federal immigration enforcement initiative conducted across Maryland and Virginia resulted in the arrest of 1,328 individuals between August 1 and August 14. According to press statements released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), “Operation Safe
Under the policy, MCPS students are not allowed to use mobile devices during the instructional day. Montgomery County Public Schools will restrict student use of personal mobile devices during school hours starting on the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. The new policy aligns with the Maryland Phone-
This week, thousands of students across Montgomery County, from elementary to high school, return to officially start a new school year As quickly as summer started, it ended. This week, thousands of students across Montgomery County, from elementary to high school, return to officially start a new school year with
Overdose deaths involving fentanyl, opioids, and cocaine remain among the most common in Maryland, according to the Maryland Department of Health. In Montgomery County, at least 79 residents died from overdoses over the past year. Statewide, 98 Latino men and 12 Latino women died from overdoses between August 2025 and
Friday Night Salsa returns to the Pike District Pop-Up Park this fall. Every Friday from September through October join the community from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an evening of music, dancing and fun under the stars. All Out Danza leads the evening with beginner-friendly
Immigration enforcement has become a growing source of tension in upper Montgomery County, with the most visible activity so far concentrated in Gaithersburg, even as residents in nearby Germantown and Damascus watch warily for signs it could spread to their communities. Two people were detained by U.S. Immigration and
The concession lineup has grown to roughly four dozen vendors selling everything from Italian and Mexican food to Asian cuisine and classic American fair food. Between the livestock barns and the midway lights, another competition is underway at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair: the one for stomach space. The 77th
Under state law, Maryland schools must keep proof of required shots on file for every student from kindergarten through 12th grade. Families in Montgomery County have until Friday, Sept. 25, to get free, walk-in access to the school vaccines Maryland requires, county health officials said. The county’s Department
The hearing on Bill 38-26 will take place on Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Council Office Building in Rockville, Maryland, with options available for virtual testimony. The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing Sept. 15 to take community testimony on proposed legislation expanding
Thousands of Maryland residents are coping with a sharp reduction in safety-net support following sweeping federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, according to Gov. Wes Moore’s office. Among the hardest hit are lawful immigrant families across Montgomery County, where local food pantries and community hubs are
A new federal rule that took effect July 28 allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to refer some affirmative asylum applications directly to immigration judges without first interviewing the applicant. That is a change U.S. officials say will help reduce the nation’s growing asylum backlog. The U.
They chose the river. On a quiet stretch of the Potomac at Lock 7, the water ran fast and cold and for a few minutes, it became the only way out. They ran for the river. Just after a federal operation unfolded near Lock 7 along the Potomac River, right
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Data center development has become a topic of growing debate in Montgomery County, with residents raising concerns about issues including energy consumption, environmental impacts, land use. Data center development in Montgomery County is facing a deliberate slowdown under a newly proposed legislative strategy, giving county officials time to establish long-
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Under the updated regulations, the exact hourly rate now depends strictly on the size of the business. Montgomery County workers are expected to see a bump in their paychecks as the county implements its latest annual minimum wage increase. The mandatory adjustment, triggered by rising inflation across the Washington-Arlington-
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The tool is the latest effort by local leadership to shield its immigrant population from In a direct effort to counter fear and streamline community support, Montgomery County officials officially launched Wednesday a new online reporting portal designed to track Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the county. The
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The long-standing tradition, founded in 1944 by local resident William “Bill” Wood, honored American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The brick-lined streets of Rockville Town Center transformed into a place for remembrance, music and cultural heritage Monday as hundreds gathered for the city's 82nd
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