As of about noon Friday, state transportation listings showed 17 planned state closures in Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Eight affect a driving or turn lane and nine are shoulder-only. No start or end times are given.…
Today: November 1, 2026
Montgomery
More Than Half of Montgomery County’s Active Health and Human Services Contracts Are Non-Competitive
More than half of the active health and human services contracts that Montgomery County holds were awarded without competitive bidding, according to the county’ open data record. County law allows the practice, and the data does not show whether any individual award…
Montgomery County health officials used their Oct. 28 weekly briefing to share Halloween safety tips, urge flu and COVID shots, and note that Maryland Health Connection open enrollment starts Sunday, Nov. 1.…
Apartment owners and fire officials split at an Oct. 6 hearing over where Montgomery County's proposed smoke escape hoods should be kept. Bill 43-26 goes to a committee worksession Nov. 9, with written comments due Nov. 2.…
Montgomery County Council members and County Executive Marc Elrich asked the Census Bureau to withdraw a proposed 2030 rule, after the council voted unanimously to oppose it. They warn of funding and representation effects. Comments are due Nov. 2.…
Montgomery County is considering a new law that would require landlords to provide tenants in high-rise buildings with smoke escape hoods, a measure designed to improve fire safety and potentially save lives.…
Montgomery County invests over $215,000 in local food projects to increase production, provide education, and improve access to healthy food, addressing food insecurity…
Montgomery County formally recognizes October as National Arts and Humanities Month, celebrating the sector's economic impact and cultural contributions to the community.…
Montgomery County celebrates African Heritage Month, highlighting community impact and reaffirming commitment to diversity and inclusivity.…
A late arrival to a community arts event turned into one of TANTV's most powerful conversations. Walter Little — coach, father, and neighbor — opens up about race, privilege, homeschooling Black history, and the everyday acts that can heal a divided America.…
