Today: December 7, 2025
Federal Shutdown and Policy Uncertainty Threaten Healthcare Access for Montgomery County Residents Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich warned that rising Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums combined with federal policy uncertainty pose a critical threat to healthcare coverage for thousands of county residents.…
Food Security Gap: Federal Shutdown Compounds Food Insecurity Crisis in Montgomery County During a November 12, 2025 media briefing, Montgomery County officials identified a critical gap in food assistance affecting approximately 100,000 residents—working families who earn too much to qualify for federal Supplemental…
A Guide to City Resources and Personal Safety As temperatures drop in the nation’s capital, the DC hypothermia season officially begins, bringing with it a city-wide mobilization to protect all residents, especially those experiencing homelessness. “Our number one priority, especially as the…
After closing her acclaimed Ami Colé beauty brand in September 2025, Diarrha N'Diaye has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Beauty and Fragrance at Skims, leading the brand's expansion into the beauty market. The hire signals a major strategic push by…
On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized…
Montgomery County Council held a public hearing October 28 on Expedited Bill 31-25, legislation that would require landlords to notify tenants at least 14 days before carrying out a scheduled eviction. The bill, introduced by Councilmember Kristin Mink with support from council…
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has issued an urgent warning about the dangerous transition facing the global community as the United States retreats from its traditional role as the world’s stabilizing force, leaving a power vacuum that no other nation can fill.…
Montgomery County welcomed a modern vision of automotive luxury as Lexus Silver Spring opened its doors after a multi-million-dollar transformation. On September 19, 2025, the Grand Reopening Lexus Silver Spring was hosted by DARCARS Automotive Group and the Darvish family—unveiling a sophisticated new setting…
Organizers estimate 7 million people participated in “No Kings rallies” held on Saturday across the United States, protesting what they termed “President Trump’s embrace of authoritarianism”. According to organizers, events were held in 2,600 locations across all 50 states. This event reportedly…
Major Baltimore lender serving the Baltimore metro area, Baltimore Community Lending (BCL), today announced the retirement of President and CEO Watchen Harris-Bruce, who is scheduled to step down in 2026 after seven years of service. Bruce, who was recently honored as one…
