News Nearby: Leggett Gets Things (Harlem) Shaking in Rockville

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett led the Harlem Shake at an event hosted by the Jewish Council for the Aging.

Fatal Case of Human Rabies First in Maryland Since 1976

Fewer than five adults die from rabies in the United States each year.

Metro Ridership Down, Revenue and Overtime Pay Up

Although ridership dropped, a fare increase boosted revenues.

New Assistant Police Chiefs Confirmed by Council

Cmd. Luther Reynolds, Commander of Germantown-based 5th District, is among the County Executive’s appointees

News Nearby: Rockville Resident Receives Pardon From President

Biotech inventor from Rockville was one of the 17 felons President Obama pardoned

Maryland Considering 'HOT' Lanes on the Beltway?

If you commute from Germantown, would you use pay lanes?

Montgomery College to Host ‘Choose Respect’ Teen Dating Violence Conference

Germantown campus offers free food and fun Sunday to mark awareness month.

Thousands of Maryland Workers Could Face Furloughs Due to Sequestration

Furloughs and layoffs could be in the tens of thousands in Maryland alone.

O'Malley Weighs in on 'Homeland Security 3.0' at The State of Homeland Security Address

by Jocelyn Rubin | Capital News Service

Sequestration Could Choke Flow of Money in Montgomery County, Other Parts of Maryland

Local politicians sound off on possibility of massive federal spending cuts.

Could New FBI Headquarters Come to Montgomery County?

What location in Silver Spring would you pick?

White House Easter Egg Roll 2013 Lottery Opens Feb. 21

In it's 135th year, the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll will take place April 1 on the South Lawn.

1 in 10 in Montgomery County Work for a Nonprofit, Report Says

County government funded a report that shows the impact of nonprofit organizations on the local economy.

Zoning Rewrite Would Help Residents Age in Place

The county's zoning rewrite would allow a residential neighborhood to change, gradually, to diversify its housing stock.

County Executive Seeks Use of Eminent Domain for Century Boulevard Extension

The Montgomery County Council will decide Tuesday whether the county executive can take the land

Germantown Library Expands Borrowing Privileges

The changes will take effect Feb. 17.

MTA: ICC Speed Limit Will Increase To 60 MPH

The change will likely take effect on March 31.

Updated: Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service Awarded $1.2 Million Grant

Funds will purchase 40 automated external defibrillators, rescue equipment used for resuscitation

Census: Redistricting Predictably Alters Two Districts in Maryland

The 6th Congressional District, which was reshaped to include a swath of heavily Democratic Montgomery County, is now 69 percent white, down from 87 percent in 2010, according to census data.

Local Retailers Can Pass Credit Card Surcharges On to You

New law went onto effect Jan. 27 and could raise your bill by 4 percent.

Maryland Ranks in Top 5 in U.S. for Government Transparency

Maryland gets extremely high grade.

Kennedy Center Plans $100 Million Expansion, Including Stage Floating on Potomac

Big changes proposed for 42-year-old local landmark.

General Assembly Notes: Is Annapolis 'Clobbering' Montgomery County Taxpayers?

What's going on in Annapolis that affects Montgomery County?

Report: County Bag Tax Brings $2 Million In Revenue

Montgomery County's controversial bag tax brought in more than double the anticipated revenue, The Washington Examiner reported.

Maryland Lt. Gov. Schedules Town Hall In Rockville

Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown will discuss the governor’s public safety agenda during a town hall Wednesday, Feb. 6 in Rockville.

Germantown Legislator Goes After Shopping Cart Scofflaws

A bill is proposed on behalf of the Montgomery Village Foundation.

On The County Agenda: $13.8M Ride On Bus Funding Request, State Legislative Update and More

The Montgomery County Council meets at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Rockville.

Montgomery County Lawmakers Want to Ban Fracking in Maryland

State Sen. Karen Montgomery (D-Montgomery) said she believes fracking creates "severe environmental problems."

Van Hollen to Speak at Gun Violence Prevention March

Rep. Christopher Van Hollen (D-Kensington) is slated to speak at the rally in front of the Washington Monument.

Stamp Prices Increase: What You Need to Know for Your Next Trip to the Post Office

First-class postal rates are going up for the second time in two years.

County Council: Residents Dislike Proposed Smoking Ban, BRT Study Funding Slash and More

Notable outcomes include county residents speaking out against a proposed smoking ban, Council cutting funding for a bus study in half, and the approval of a controversial apartment complex in Bethesda.

Germantown Lawmaker Wants to Raise Maryland’s Minimum Wage to $10

Legislation would raise Maryland’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $10 by 2015

Leggett Hosts Budget Forum at BlackRock Thursday

County Executive Isiah Leggett is expected to outline budget priorities for 2014

SHARE: Photos from the 2013 Presidential Inauguration

Are you attending the inauguration on Jan. 21? Upload your photos or videos and share the experience with your neighbors.

Council VP Rice Hosts Public Meeting in Germantown

Councilman Craig Rice, D-Dist. 2, will meet residents at BlackRock Center for the Arts on Monday, Jan. 28.

What's Open, What's Closed and What's Free on MLK Day in Montgomery County

Monday, Jan. 21 is an administrative holiday for the county.

County Council Recap: Gun Control Resolution Introduced, Purple Line Projects Delayed

Notable outcomes include passing a resolution on tighter gun restrictions, delaying funding for county transportation projects, and a denied school board request for additional funding.

Council Resolution Pushes for Tougher Limits on Gun, Ammo Sales

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro is expected to introduce the resolution Tuesday

Planning Board to Review Tree Canopy Conservation Bill

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the bill Jan. 17.

Pepco Required to Provide Smart Meter 'Opt-Out' Plan

Just what the opt-out option will be is still undecided, according to the Maryland Public Service Commission.