Justice Dept. Sues Montgomery County Over New Gun Safety Law

The Justice Department blasted the county legislation for making it "practically impossible" for residents to "lawfully" carry a firearm.

Montgomery County Council Unanimously Approves 18-Month Data Center Freeze

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved an 18-month freeze on data centers amid growing opposition from residents.

Astronaut With MoCo Roots Returns To Earth After 8-Month ISS Stay

NASA astronaut Chris Williams spent a total of 241 days on the International Space Station, orbiting Earth 3,856 times.

Montgomery County Buys Up White's Ferry Property For $1.5 million

Ferry operations have not run between Maryland and Virginia at White's Ferry since 2020. Could the ferry return after its $1.5M buyout?

Montgomery County Leaders, White's Ferry Owner To Announce Deal: Report

A formal announcement on a White's Ferry deal between its owner and Montgomery County officials is expected Friday morning.

Rockville Becomes First MD City To Ban Algorithmic Rental Pricing

A ban on algorithmic rental pricing was approved by the Rockville City Council this week. Officials say the changes will take effect Jan. 1.

Councilmember Will Jawando Claims Victory In MoCo County Executive Race

Although votes have yet to be finalized, Councilmember Will Jawando has claimed victory in the Democratic primary for county executive.

2026 MD Primary Takeaways: How Did Montgomery County Candidates Fare?

The unofficial results for the 2026 primary in Montgomery County filed in from hundreds of election precincts. Here are some takeaways.

Montgomery County Voter Guide: Primary Election Candidates, Polling Places

Voters will whittle down the pool of candidates by casting their ballots in Maryland's primary election on Tuesday. Here's who is running.

Election 2026: Meet MoCo's At-Large Candidate Fatmata Barrie

Council candidate Fatmata Barrie tells Patch she'll be "bringing a stronger focus on community engagement, responsiveness, and results."

Election 2026: Meet MoCo's 3rd District Council Candidate Izola Shaw

Izola Shaw, a 3rd District candidate tells Patch she'll be bringing a "co-governance leadership style" to the County Council, if elected.

Election 2026: Meet MoCo At-Large Candidate Vicki Vergagni

Vicki Vergagni, who's running to serve as an at-large councilmember tells Patch she's looking to make homeownership more affordable.

Montgomery County Primary Voter Guide: What’s On The June 23 Ballot

As the primary election draws near, stay up to date on everything you need to know with Patch's 2026 voter guide.

At-Large BOE Candidate Omar Lazo Aims To Implement 'Stronger' Budget Oversight

At-Large school board candidate Omar Lazo tells Patch he wants to enforce "stronger oversight and discipline" to the MCPS budget process.

Meet 3rd District School Board Candidate Brett DiResta

BOE candidate Brett DiResta tells Patch he wants to build an AI-forward MCPS that teaches kids about the tool without creating a dependency.

BOE Candidate Brenda Diaz Aims To Give MCPS Parents 'Real Seat At The Table'

At-large school board candidate Brenda Diaz tells Patch she'll be fostering an environment where parents have a "real seat at the table."

At-Large BOE Candidate Wylea Chase Wants To Ensure All MCPS Students Are Being Served

Wylea Chase tells Patch that she's running for the at-Large school board seat to ensure all students are "truly" being served by the system.

Meet 'Data-Driven' 3rd District School Board Candidate Cassi Sung

3rd District school board candidate Cassi Sung tells Patch she intends to be a "data-driven decision maker" for students she's representing.

At-Large Candidate Lelia True To Check Council With Military, Private Sector Background

At-Large County candidate Lelia True tells Patch that she'll be using her military and private sector experience to strengthen the Council.

At-Large Candidate Karla Silvestre To Use 'Listen First' Approach On Council

At-Large candidate Karla Silvestre tells Patch she'll be tackling affordability on the Council by focusing on the county's economic growth.

At-Large Candidate Steve Solomon Looks To Tackle Backlogged Infrastructure Projects

At-large candidate Steve Solomon tells Patch that Montgomery County needs to find a way to match its spending with economic growth.

Council Candidate Allison Eriksen To Bring Federal Lessons To MoCo

3rd District County Council candidate Allison Eriksen tells Patch she's aiming to use her federal work experience to strengthen the county.

Jeremiah Pope Says He Wants To Make MoCo Affordable, Competitive

Jeremiah Pope, who's running to serve as an at-large councilmember, told Patch he wants to make the county more affordable and competitive.

Election 2026: Matt Losak Explains Why He's Running For Office

At-large candidate Matt Losak told Patch that housing stability, affordability, and quality is one of the major issues impacting the county.

AAA Applauds Passage of Maryland's "Clear Before You Drive Act"

Advocates Join Governor Moore As Measure is Signed Into Law

MoCo Council Approves Final $7.9 Billion Operating Budget

The County Council voted on its final fiscal 2027 budget, officially setting off a domino effect on how schools will make up for lost funds.

Council OKs $7.9B Budget But MCPS Cuts Still Possible

The County Council's 9-2 straw vote on Friday included a progressive income tax structure but failed to fully fund schools.

Jud Ashman Vying To Bring Years Of Mayoral Work To County Council

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman tells Patch he's bringing nearly 20 years' worth of political experience to the County Council.

Radwan Chowdhury Looks To Make MoCo A Place Where Residents Thrive

County Council candidate Radwan Chowdhury told Patch he's running in the 2026 election to make the region a place where residents thrive.

Council Passes Bill Barring ICE From County Properties

The Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to tighten restrictions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the county.

2026 Primary: Who's Running For Rockville

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

Last Day Of School May Change With This Bill

After the recent changes to the MCPS calendar year, a bill making its way through lawmakers may change the last day of school for students.

Full List Of Montgomery County Drop Boxes For Nov. 5 General Election

The Montgomery County Board of Elections has listed all 58 ballot drop box locations available to voters for the 2024 general elections.

$568K For Pedestrian, Bike Bridge To Link Twinbrook To Rockville Pike

$568K has been allocated so Rockville can build a Twinbrook Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge to link the Twinbrook Community to Rockville Pike.

MOCO Council President Proposes $20M Initiative To Spur Job Creation

The $20 million appropriation for Montgomery County’s Economic Development Fund would spur economic development and create high-paying jobs.

'In God's Backyard' Housing Movement Finds Believers In Montgomery Co.

County officials are considering a proposed change to zoning codes that would allow churches to build affordable housing on their property.

Rockville Seeks Residents' Input On Traits For New City Manager

Rockville officials are seeking community members’ feedback on the traits they believe are needed for Rockville’s next city manager.

Applicants For Montgomery County Planning Board Sought By Council

The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Montgomery County Planning Board.

MoCo Receives $87M For Flash Bus Rapid Transit, Pedestrian Safety

Maryland approved more than $87 million in funding for pedestrian projects and the Flash Bus Rapid Transit network in Montgomery County.

152-Unit Affordable Housing Complex In Rockville Proposed: Report

Rockville developer seeks to build 152-unit affordable housing complex, replacing 1970s era building on Nebel Street, reports Urban Turf.