Montgomery County’s childcare expansion leaves Bethesda out

Montgomery County broke ground on the first of six new childcare facilities to add to the county’s childcare capacity, but Bethesda families face a different struggle: affordability. With no new facilities...

Alyssa Summers

3 days ago

Maryland

D.C. Abortion Fund branded bags read "Your right shouldn't depend on your wallet."

Without Roe v. Wade, local abortion funds face new challenges

Demand for some abortion funds in D.C. and Maryland is expected to double after this summer’s loss of constitutional abortion protections. Clinics and researchers say the resource is more essential to patients than ever.

Ileana Garnand

December 3, 2022

Signs outside of a Frederick County voting center

Voters in Frederick County, Maryland seem poised to vote in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana

Voters in Frederick County today express support for the statewide ballot measure that would legalize marijuana for recreational use. Voters cite a wide range of reasons, including criminal justice reform and the...

Emily Seymour

November 8, 2022

Marijuana legalization in Maryland late but welcome, say voters in Silver Spring

Voters in Maryland will decide on if marijuana is legalized for recreational purposes for those over 21.

Shwetha Surendran

November 8, 2022

Student ambassadors experience democracy firsthand

Montgomery County’s ‘Future Vote’ program offers youth a non-partisan way to participate in elections early on.

Nami Hijikata

November 8, 2022

An open clear jar with marijuana buds inside, surrounded by more buds outside.

Maryland’s vote to legalize marijuana could impact racial injustice

A constitutional amendment legalizing recreational cannabis is on the ballot, with polls showing large support. Advocates hope it will fight disproportionate impacts on racial minorities but some say it may not do...

Ileana Garnand

November 5, 2022

MoCo public schools experience dramatic spike in student violence

County leaders are pushing for better mental health support in 2022. Meanwhile, students’ needs grow “more intense by the day.”

M Colkitt

December 7, 2021

Increased community scrutiny makes recruiting new officers difficult in Montgomery County

Police officials point to a “negative campaign against police,” while local activists suggest the issue might be internal.

M Colkitt

November 2, 2021

A Montgomery Parks specialist surveys a local stream and moves netted fish into a bucket for observation

Increased development, stormwater runoff threaten MoCo creeks and wildlife

Montgomery Parks and environmentalist groups warn of development’s damaging effects and ask residents to help curb the lasting corruption stormwater runoff has on local waterways and wildlife.

Gianna Gronowski

October 26, 2021

Signage for Free COVID-19 Testing & Vaccinations - No appointment needed! outside Dennis Avenue Health Center

MoCo Council learns first responders left untested for COVID-19, despite orders

A Montgomery County Council session revealed County Executive Marc Elrich never provided a plan for COVID-19 testing protocols, originally due over two months ago.

Gianna Gronowski

October 20, 2021

MoCo’s 50+ residents show unique resilience in the face of ongoing pandemic restrictions

NIH expert shares key findings on older adults’ mental health during this month’s episode of the freshly-rebranded “50+ in Montgomery County.”

M Colkitt

October 19, 2021

Montgomery County’s childcare expansion leaves Bethesda out

Maryland

Without Roe v. Wade, local abortion funds face new challenges

Voters in Frederick County, Maryland seem poised to vote in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana

Marijuana legalization in Maryland late but welcome, say voters in Silver Spring

Student ambassadors experience democracy firsthand

Maryland’s vote to legalize marijuana could impact racial injustice

MoCo public schools experience dramatic spike in student violence

Increased community scrutiny makes recruiting new officers difficult in Montgomery County

Increased development, stormwater runoff threaten MoCo creeks and wildlife

MoCo Council learns first responders left untested for COVID-19, despite orders

MoCo’s 50+ residents show unique resilience in the face of ongoing pandemic restrictions

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