As locals head to the polls in downtown Silver Spring, the national conversation around cost of living has also made its way into local races.
From local construction projects to national issues, Silver Spring residents want Montgomery officials to prioritize community advocacy following the elections.
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 planned for...
Alpha School, an AI-powered private school, is opening a new location in Bethesda, offering a starting salary of $100,000 for its “guide” position that mentors students rather than directly teaches them. Despite the...
As Takoma Park prepares to elect its next mayor, a redevelopment proposal brings an age-old community issue back into the main conversation.
When people gather in the parking lot of Rachel Carson Elementary School Nov. 30 with cars full of unwanted treasures, they won’t just be exchanging goods; they will be building relationships.
The school system unveiled multiple proposals for the new attendance zones earlier this month. Parents say the new boundaries backstep on promises.
The former headquarters rests on 26 acres. Montgomery County officials are discussing the possible future of the site, taking residents’ voices into consideration.
The Montgomery County Planning Department called out the need for a dedicated recreation center back in 2017. There’s been little progress.
The lawsuit says Montgomery County Renter’s Alliance and Montgomery Community Media violated rules that govern their tax-exempt status by getting involved in political campaigns.
The county’s first Pride center opens in Bethesda to uplift the LGBTQ+ community with supportive programs.
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