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July 27, 2025 by: Justin Linn Montgomery County’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers officially went into effect July 1. The ban on gas-powered leaf blowers is aiming to reduce noise pollution and improve air quality. While county officials highlight the environmental and health benefits, some residents are pushing back, arguingContinue Reading

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November 18, 2024 – By A.J. Campbell In an election that will be remembered for its unexpected outcomes, Takoma Park witnessed two incumbents lose their seats in the recent 2024 city council races—a rare occurrence in the city’s political landscape. Ward 1’s incumbent, Shana Fulcher, was unseated by challenger JessicaContinue Reading

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November 14, 2024 – By Isabelle Strouble SILVER SPRING, MD – Over 600 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students gathered on November 9th at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School to commemorate Veterans Day (November 11th) and National Outdoor Classroom Day (November 7th), the event collectively brought together over 600 MCPS students and adultContinue Reading

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September 23, 2024 – By Sophia Campbell With both temperatures and leaves beginning to fall, it’s no secret that the beginning of autumn is upon Montgomery County. But cooler days and earlier sunsets don’t mean an end to outdoorsy excitement for children and adults alike. Whether you enjoy the Halloween-esqueContinue Reading

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June 6, 2024 By now, if you live in Montgomery County, Maryland, I am sure you have heard about the tornado yesterday evening on June 5, 2024 unless you are still hiding out in the basement. This piece will take a look at the details of that Tornado, key informationContinue Reading

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October 11, 2023 Last year in September of 2022 we did a series of photos about development along the Great Seneca Science Corridor. See that post also for a map of the different locations discussed below. Today we have a treat which is drone imagery updates of that area courtesyContinue Reading

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July 25, 2023 – By Savannah Jarrett With nexuses such as Silver Spring, Rockville, and Bethesda, much of Montgomery County is focused on cities and suburbs. But the county’s western corner, a short distance from the nation’s beating heart, is home to some of MoCo’s most beautiful sights and history.Continue Reading

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Below is a detailed Summary for the first group of planning board commissioner finalists (including direct links to each answer by each person). It is from the May 2, 2023 – Council Session (pm) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_4i_6_gbEg) You can take a look at our previous piece summarizing the finalists resumes andContinue Reading

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North Hills of Sligo Creek Civic Association (NHSCCA) has partnered with Seasonal Roots, an online farmers market that offers “dirt to doorstep” locally grown and sustainable produce and goods. As part of this partnership, North Hills of Sligo Creek residents and friends can now sign up as members for aContinue Reading

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By Ryanna Quazi The Green Bank Bill A public hearing took place on the Green Bank Bill Bill (3-23) on February 14th, 2023. On March 6, 2023, there was a Transportation and Environment committee work session.  Several witnesses testified at this hearing, including Thomas Deyo, the Green Bank’s CEO. Keep reading to findContinue Reading