Candidate Drew Morrison Bringing 'Urgency, Clarity Of Vision' To 1st District Race

1st District candidate Drew Morrison tells Patch that his time in office would be defined by his efforts to build an effective Council.

Candidate Julie Yang Aims To Bring BoE Experience To 1st District Seat

1st District candidate Julie Yang tells Patch she'll be using her school board experience to tackle work on the Council, if elected.

4th District Councilmember Kate Stewart Is All In For Reelection

4th District Councilmember Kate Stewart tells Patch that her work isn't quite done yet on the Montgomery County Council. See what she said.

1st District Candidate Reardon Sullivan Looks To Make Council More Efficient

1st District candidate Reardon Sullivan tells Patch he's bringing decades of private sector experience to make the county more efficient.

Peter Whitesell Looks To Correct MoCo's 'Unacceptable' Housing Trajectory

4th District County Council candidate Peter Whitesell told Patch the housing and homelessness crisis is the most critical issue in the area.

MD Suit Targets DC Water Over Potomac Sewage Spill

The state alleges in its lawsuit that DC Water delayed repairs that would have prevented the Potomac Interceptor sewage spill.

Repairs To Potomac Interceptor Officially Complete

After a final round of testing, DC Water returned flow to the Potomac Interceptor on Saturday.

2026 Primary: Who's Running For Bethesda-Chevy Chase

With submissions closed, Patch has compiled a list of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase contenders vying for a county seat in the June primary.

DC Water To Hold Bethesda Meeting On Potomac River Spill

Two meetings will be held this week by DC Water to address the utility agency's response to the Potomac River sewage spill.

Financial Tips For MD Federal Workers Affected By Government Shutdown

Roughly 750,000 federal employees could be out of work during the shutdown, including 269,000 who live in Maryland. Tips on how to cope.

FBI Searches Maryland Home Of Ex-Trump National Security Adviser

The FBI also searched the Washington, D.C. office of former national security adviser John Bolton.

Supreme Court Rules On MD Case Over LGBTQ Books In Schools

Parents sued Montgomery County schools after officials stopped allowing them to pull their kids from lessons that included LGBTQ books.

'Reckless' $200M Funding Cut Could Put MD Lives At Risk, AG Says

Attorney General Anthony Brown said about $200 million in critical public health grants to MD could be abruptly and illegally terminated.

MD Chef José Andrés Responds To Trump 'Firing' Him From Council

Andrés, a Bethesda resident and founder of the World Central Kitchen, was included in a flurry of dismissals issued by the president.

Snow Emergency For Moco In Effect: No Parking On Snow Routes

A snow emergency has been declared for Montgomery County, which means no parking is allowed on county snow routes.

Vote411.org Now Online, Available To MoCo Voters

Information on candidates for every office in Montgomery County is available at www.vote411.org, which shows who will appear on the ballot.

Social Security COLA 2025: What MD Residents Can Expect

Under new government estimates, the Social Security cost-of-living increase would be about 2.6 percent. Here's what it means in Maryland.

After Baltimore Bridge Collapse, A Question: How Safe Are MD Bridges?

Maryland was 39th worst for structurally deficient bridges in a recent ranking of states and territories.

How MD Residents Can Reclaim Lost Money On 'Unclaimed Property Day'

Millions of Americans collectively have billions of dollars in unclaimed property held by their state. How to check for Maryland assets.

MoCo Elections Office Seeks Workers For Upcoming Elections In 2024

The Montgomery County Board of Elections on Tuesday will be promoting Help America Vote Day as it seeks workers for this year's elections.

MD Bill Would Stiffen Penalties For Drivers Who Hit Cyclists

A new bill in honor of Bethesda resident Sarah Langenkamp would stiffen the penalties for motorists who strike bicyclists in bike lanes.

CASA In Crosshairs Of Montgomery Co. Leaders After Criticizing Israel

Groups such as CASA getting threatened with funding cuts over statements about Israel "reeks of McCarthyism," an Arab American leader said.

MoCo Councilmember Jawando Ends Campaign To Replace Cardin In Senate

Montgomery County councilmember Will Jawando announced Friday he is dropping out of the race to replace Ben Cardin in the U.S. Senate.

How A Federal Government Shutdown Would Affect MD Residents

The nearly 140,000 federal employees in Maryland will be affected if Congress doesn’t pass a spending bill to keep the government open.

MoCo Executive Marc Elrich Signs Rent Stabilization Bill Into Law

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed a rent stabilization bill into law Monday, saying it will make an "enormous difference."

Montgomery County Council Approves Rent Stabilization Bill

The Montgomery County Council passed a rent stabilization bill that will cap rent hikes as a way to protect tenants from skyrocketing rents.

Rep. Raskin To Take 'Month Or So' To Decide On Run For U.S. Senate

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) said he is going to take some time before deciding whether to run for the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin.

Rep. Jamie Raskin Ends Chemotherapy, Doctors 'Optimistic': Report

Congressman Jamie Raskin, a member of the Jan. 6 Committee who lives in Bethesda, was diagnosed with cancer in December.

To Fill House Vacancy, MoCo Democrats Tap Former Obama White House Official

Eighteen people sought to replace her through the central committee's application process. Wolek won after three rounds of balloting.

Midsize Banks Seek 2-Year FDIC Guarantee: What It Means For MD Banks

Many midsize banks across the country, including 2 in Maryland, are asking regulators to fully insure deposits for the next 2 years.

4 Seats On Chevy Chase Village Board Of Managers Up For Election

The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers is made up of seven members elected by residents of the village. Four seats are up for election.

Sen. Susan Lee Of Bethesda Appointed Maryland Secretary of State

Governor-Elect Wes Moore on Tuesday announced his appointment of Sen. Susan Lee of Bethesda to be Maryland's next Secretary of State.

Virtual Format Returns For Chevy Chase Village Board Monthly Meeting

The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers' Jan. 9 regular monthly will be held virtually due to an increase in cases of COVID-19 and flu.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, Member Of Jan. 6 Committee, Diagnosed With Cancer

Congressman Jamie Raskin, who lives in Bethesda, said in a statement Wednesday that he was diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma.

Elrich Declares Victory In Montgomery County Executive Race

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich declared victory in his re-election bid against Republican Reardon "Sully" Sullivan.

Silvestre, Yang Poised To Win MOCO Board Of Education Races

Montgomery County voters went to the polls on Tuesday to decide four seats on the county Board of Education.

Montgomery County Voters Switch Back To Democrat In MD Governor's Race

Many MOCO residents who voted for Democrat Wes Moore for governor Nov. 8 said they voted for Republican Larry Hogan in previous elections.

Voter Guide 2022: Election For Montgomery County Executive

The general election on Nov. 8 features the race for Montgomery County executive.

Voter Guide 2022: Montgomery County Board Of Education Races

The general election on Nov. 8 features four seats on the Montgomery County Board of Education.

Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Reminder Issued By Chevy Chase Village

Chevy Chase Village’s ban on gasoline-powered leaf blowers remains in effect year-round, the village reminded residents on Wednesday.

Bethesda’s Newest Energy Option: The ‘Netflix’ Of Solar

It’s one of the easiest ways to save money and support local clean energy jobs. And it’s as simple as subscribing to Netflix.

Community Solar Finally Comes to Bethesda

Community solar: a win-win for your wallet and the environment -- no equipment required.