Local News: October 22, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
October 23: Montgomery County Council Audit Committee meeting Link
Inspector General finds background check, purchasing problems at Montgomery County Recreation Department, Montgomery Perspective, October 22, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Council introduces bill to make sidewalk construction easier, MoCoShow, October 21, 2026 Link
Federal authorities disrupt major cocaine trafficking operations with assistance from Montgomery County Police, MoCoShow, October 21, 2026
Redland Road reopens following months long bridge closure, MoCoShow, October 22, 2026 Link
Leaders answer questions from residents on future of the county's incinerator trash removal, Montgomery Community Media, October 22, 2026
Six inducted into 2026 Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame, MoCoShow, October 212, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Can school choice make special education work? Fordham Institute, October 22, 2026 Link
No signs of life at Taylor's and Yang's $3M a year warehouse, Parents Coalition (MD), October 21, 2026 Link
Taylor didn't get his $13M for warehouse, now wants $23M !, Parents Coalition (MD), October 22, 2026 Link
Some parents want mandatory recess in Maryland schools, Baltimore Fishbowl, October 22, 2026 Link
Maryland's top 40 middle schools for 2027 according to US News Report, MoCoShow, October 22, 2026 Link
Federal complaint alleges MCPS didn't adequately address years of antisemitic bullying, Bethesda Magazine, October 22, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Disabled Marylanders want federal government to step in on stalled appeals, Baltimore Sun, October 22, 2026 Link
Maryland launches $25 Million grant program to help residents without health insurance, MoCoShow, October 21, 2026 Link
Maryland reports 71% drop in stolen EBT benefits following introduction of new chip and tap cards, MoCoShow, October 22, 2026 Link
Suspicious letters target MD lawmakers, Board of Elections, Patch, October 22, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Montgomery County early voting turnout has been lowest on weekends in the past, Montgomery Community Media, October 21, 2026 Link
Maryland voters weigh in on Question 3, NBCWashington, October 22, 2026
Seeing double, seeing red: Moore demands Question 3 opponents halt lookalike ads, Maryland Matters, October 22, 2026 Link
Should candidates who receive public funds be required to debate? Bethesda Magazine, October 22, 2026 Link
Local News: October 21, 2026
Montgomery County Republican Voter's Guide:
COUNTY NEWS
ALERT: Amend or table Bill 41-26 and keep the ADU owner-occupancy requirement, Citizens Coordinating Committee on Friendship Heights (CCCFH), October 2026 Link
More evidence that rent control is damaging MoCo's housing production, Montgomery Perspective, October 21, 2026 Link
Projections don't pay the bills. You do. EPIC of MOCO, October 21, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Why is signing up to testify like the 'Hunger Games'? by Nora Gordon, October 21, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of the MCTL: We should all be grateful to have Nora providing an economist's perspective on MCPS issues. For us, the issue isn't getting more PTA voices to counterbalance union voices, but rather get both big special interest groups to acknowledge that improving low-income school academic achievement is the number one priority. This won't be easy for either group because they both thrive on one size fits all strategies in west county. Unions because this means higher pay for all members, not just in east county. The PTA because their active membership is predominately west county.
MCPS begins community feedback sessions on school closures study, Bethesda Magazine, October 20, 2026 Link
Montgomery County school system sees parents' resistance as it begins considering school closures, WTOP News, October 20, 2026 Link
6 MoCo schools - 3 public & 3 Catholic - named among State's best for academic excellence, Patch, October 20, 2026 Link
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MARYLAND STATE NEWS
AG Brown's office failed to track or monitor millions in outside legal contracts, Maryland Matters, October 20, 2026 Link
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CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Interview: Brenda Diaz, at large Board of Education candidate, by Montgomery Fix October 21, 2026 Link
Andy Harris' debate outburst fuels Dan Schwartz's fundraising surge.The Banner, October 20, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Trump offers bounty for Americans who spot fraud, Washington Times, October 20, 2026 Link
Local News: October 20, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Montgomery County raises fine to $5k for street takeovers, The Banner, October 20, 2026 Link
Council passes the financial Exploitation Protection Act, Link
Montgomery County housing market slows as inventory grows, MoCoShow, October 20, 2026 Link
Traffic Alert: I-495 inner loop ramp to New Hampshire Avenue closed for two weeks, MoCoShow, October 19, 2026 Link
Plans for new residential community advance in Montgomery County: Report, Patch, October 20, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Is MCPS losing students to private schools? Montgomery Perspective, October 20, 2026 Link
Jewish student files complaint against district in heavily Jewish Maryland county, Cleveland Jewish News, October 20, 2026 Link
Maryland names 23 Blue Ribbon schools a year after feds ended national awards, The Banner, October 20, 2026 Link (11 are Catholic schools.)
MCPS projects 3 middle schools about half full after boundary vote, Moderately MoCo, October 19, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland audit flags Attorney General's $1.8M system, lack of outside counsel oversight, Baltimore Sun, October 20, 2026 Link
'Astronomical:' Feds crackdown on Maryland fraudsters: Prosecutors say cases involving COVID-19 relief, unemployment benefits, tax fraud and food assistance, Baltimore Sun, October 20, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Meet the immigrant single mom who wants to run Montgomery County government, The Banner, October 20, 2026 Link
TV ad urges Marylanders to 'vote yes for Wes' but vote against redistricting question, The Banner, October 20, 2026 Link
Man guilty of defacing Jewish cemetery, Baltimore Sun, October 20, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Debanking trail leads back to Biden and Obama, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, October 20, 2026 Link
Local News: October 19, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
WSSC urges residents to keep three day emergency water supply at home, MoCoShow, October 18, 2026 Link
October 20: Montgomery County Council meets to take a preliminary vote on 2026-2035 Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewage Systems Plan Link Also on Oct. 20: Councilmembers Stewart, Kristin Mink and Evan Glass, will recognize International Pronouns Day. Council will vote on several bills, including legislation to prevent rent setting algorithms, expand consumer protections, authorize speed monitoring systems in certain school zones and highways identified as high-risk for crashes, prohibit participation in unlawful racing and street takeovers, expand survivor benefits for certain public safety employees killed in the line of duty and more.
Montgomery County weighs three tax credits as cost questions remain, Montgomery Community Media, October 18, 2026 Link
A major transformation is underway in Friendship Heights, NextDoor, October 19, 2026 Link
Do you want to work for Jawando? Montgomery Perspective, October 19, 2026 Link
What is the MoCo Delegation's agenda in 2027 General Assembly? Scheduled hearings: The sponsor approval deadline for local and bi-county legislation is November 4th. Bill hearing sign ups will open shortly afterwards. On Monday, November 16 at 7 pm the annual Priorities Hearing will be held via Zoom and Livestreamed To testify sign up here! Sign ups will close at 5:00 p.m. on November 13th.
As pedestrian deaths rise in MoCo, Rockville residents walk for awareness, Bethesda Magazine, October 19, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Supreme Court to review racial discrimination of MCPS admissions policy, Washington Examiner, October 19, 2026 Link
MCPS details growing challenges with aging schools and rising construction costs, MoCoShow, October 18, 2026 Link
Maryland teacher shortage shrinks as enrollment declines, The Banner, October 19, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Musical chairs in the Maryland Senate President's office and other political notes, Maryland Matters, October 16, 2026 Link
Federal regulators reject major data center guardrails from regional grid operator for Maryland, WYPR, October 16, 2026 Link
New crash data dashboard tracks crashes on Maryland roads, Baltimore Fishboard, October 19, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Jawando, Wells appear at small-business event not to debate, Bethesda Magazine, October 19, 2026 Link
MCM hosts Board of Education forum, October 16, 2026 Link
Moore campaign ads shut out Sinclair stations amid feud with David Smith, The Banner, October 18, 2026 Link
Voters weigh in on key SAVE Act provision amid GOP setbacks, Daily Signal, October 18, 2026 Link
Local News: October 17, 18, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Montgomery County Council to review housing discrimination and immigration enforcement, MoCoShow, October 17, 2026 Link
Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda after youth curfew imposed, Rockville Nights, October 14, 2026 Link
Local News: October 16, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Federal emergency order may impact Pepco customers this week, Montgomery Community Media, October 16, 2026 Link
Maryland 'Day without Water' urges household preparedness, federal aid for utilities on 'brink of crisis,' WTOP News, October 16, 2026 Link
Settlement reached in DC bicyclist group's lawsuit for pedestrian and biker road safety, WUSA9, October 16, 2026 Link
October 19: MC Council Committee meetings Link
After one lawsuit, GEICO redevelopment opponents try another route, Bethesda Magazine, October 16, 2026 Link
Board approves plans for 450 unit residential tower, Bethesda Magazine, October 16, 2026 Link
Montgomery County invests $215K in community gardens amid food insecurity, Bethesda Magazine, October 15, 2026 Link
Construction to being in November on stormwater improvement project in Rockville, MoCoShow, October 16, 2026 Link
October 27: MC Council to hold public hearings, Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Blueprint board makes legislative recommendation, more could be coming, Maryland Matters, October 15, 2026 Link
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MCPS superintendent wants $25M more for replacement warehouse, Magruder study, Bethesda Magazine, October 16, 2026 Link
Montgomery College among recipients of $47M in Maryland workforce development grants, MoCoShow, October 16, 2026 Link
MCPS superintendent apologizes to teachers, details changes ahead, MoCoShow, October 15, 2026 Link
Five MC schools to be featured on its academic show next month, Patch, October 16, 2026 Link
Richard Montgomery Principal named National Principal of the year by Latino Assn, MoCoShow, October 16, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Marylanders can't afford the cost of a climate superfund by Mary Kane, Maryland Matters, October 16, 2026 Link
When does state law require permission to record someone? Baltimore Sun, October 16, 2026 Link
Maryland officials among those sent letters with 'suspicious substance,' The Banner, October 16, 2026 Link
Press groups condemn Moore's treatment Sinclair, Sun journalists, Patch, October 16, 2026 Link
Baltimore city & Maryland lawmakers demand stronger nonprofit oversight, Baltimore Sun, October 16, 2026 Link
States ok solar panels for balconies. Safety guidelines haven't caught up. Maryland Matters, October 15, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
How Montgomery County makes sure its voting equipment works, The Banner, October 16, 2026 Link
Marylanders question Wes Moore's campaign record, Baltimore Sun, October 16, 2026 Link
Congressman Andy Harris defends confrontation with student journalist, FoxBaltimore, October 15, 2026 Link
Andy Harris staffer files assault charges against Easton man following debate, The Banner, October 16, 2026 Link
This school board race is nonpartisan. It doesn't feel that way, The Banner, October 16, 2026 Link
GCAAR endorsement flipflop, Facebook ad, October 16, 2026 Link
Local News: October 14, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
October 15: Montgomery County Council Committee meeting Link
Bills would open tax credits to MCPS employees, families, low income home buyers, Bethesda Magazine, October 14, 2026 Link
Montgomery County bonds keep AAA rating as Fitch confirms stable outlook, TradersUnion, October 14, 2026 Link
Montgomery County's clean energy sector is growing: Bethesda based Centrus raises nearly $100 Million, MoCoShow, October 14, 2026 Link
November 7: Historic Cabin John Bridge to close for inspection and repairs, MoCoShow, October 14, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS parents face major decisions: possible school closures, 3 calendar drafts unveiled, Patch, October 14, 2026 Link
New $213 Million Northwood High School taking shape in Silver Spring, MoCoShow, October 13, 2026 Link
Superintendent Taylor asks Circuit Court to reverse State Board of Education's decision voiding the $168M electric school bus contract with HET, Parents Coalition (MD), October 14, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Gov Moore orders state agencies to target youth car thefts in MoCo and Baltimore, Maryland Matters, October 13, 2026 Link
US Energy Department issues emergency order to protect mid-Atlantic power grid, The Banner, October 13, 2026 Link
What to know about mental health in Maryland's intelligence community, The Banner, October 14, 2026 Link
Should Maryland resurrect pterodactyls? Montgomery Perspective, October 14, 2026 Link
Judge halts Trump administration plan that permanently closes key USDA research center in Maryland, WJLA, October 14, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Andy Harris scolds audience during 1st District debate with Dan Schwartz, The Banner, October 13, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Andy Harris scolds audience during 1st District debate with Dan Schwartz, The Banner, October 13, 2026 Link
In heated debate, Harris-Schwartz clash over diesel, agree on redistricting, Maryland Matters, October 14, 2026 Link
Montgomery County begins checking mail-in ballots weeks before election day, Montgomery Community Media, October 13, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Local News: October 13, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
See the President of the MCTaxpayers Leagues testify emotionally about the loss of the ITOC tax credit, video on Facebook, October 13, 2026 Link
Councilmember Stewart details tax credit bills for homeowners, families and MCPS employees, Montgomery Community Media, October 13, 2026 Link
Jawando seeks to change leadership structure in executive branch, Bethesda Magazine, October 12, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
The 'hunger games signup' for public comment is roiling Montgomery County PTAs, The Banner, October 13, 2026 Link
Safe, neutral and free: A veteran teacher's plan to stop antisemitism in MCPS, rooted in the founding promise of religious liberty, by Brenda Diaz, Brilliant Resilience, October 13, 2026 Link
Candidates call for more antisemitism training at School Board forum, Bethesda Magazine, October 13, 2026 Link
MCPS responds on the Gaithersburg warehouse lease, Moderately MoCo, October 12, 2026 Link
College for less? Maryland universities are betting discounts will draw students, The Banner, October 13, 2026 Link
Maryland yet to opt in to new federal private scholarship tax credit, Baltimore Sun, October 13, 2026 Link
Catholic schools expecting windfall of scholarship money from new tax credit, National Catholic Register, October 13, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland loosens diesel rules for farmers amid high fuel costs, Maryland Matters, October 13, 2026 Link
After high profile crashes, Gov Moore targets youth auto theft, the Banner, October 13, 2026 Link
Maryland housing market sees surprising shift in buyer behavior, Patch, October 13, 2026 Link
Maryland firm to build small modular nuclear reactors for Texas grid, Baltimore Sun, October 13, 2026 Link
Press freedom groups urge Gov. Wes Moore to end legal review of Sun, Sinclair media inquiries, Baltimore Sun, October 13, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Rep Andy Harris and challenger Dan Schwartz set for rare debate for midterms, The Banner, October 13, 2026 Link
Gubernatorial Candidates pressed on accountability, housing and vacancies at BUILD forum in Woodlawn, FoxBaltimore, October 13, 2026 Link
Pro-State Question 3 mailer, Montgomery Perspective, October 13, 2026 Link
Rutledge faces steep climb to unseat Brown in low key Attorney General's race, Maryland Matters, October 13, 2026 Link
Should insurance companies be allowed to ban political activity? Montgomery Perspective, October 13, 2026 Link
Hutzell: Maryland political slogans shape elections but then disappear, The Banner, October 13, 2026 Link
Candidate says election signs were stolen ahead of midterm - all caught on video, WUSA9, October 12, 2026 Link T
Local News: October 12, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Montgomery County Council meets on October 13 at noon with bills to expand non-merit positions in office of county executive followed by public hearings at 1:30 pm Link
Montgomery County recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day, October 12, 2026
Homeowner Alert: Sign petition against 2 unit housing in single residential neighborhoods, CCCFH, October 12, 2026 Link
MCDOT to conduct walkability studies at 15 Montgomery County schools, MoCoShow, October 11, 2026 Link
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EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS delays decision on how to expand core content, Bethesda Magazine, October 12, 2026 Link
MCPS's huge health care hole, Montgomery Perspective, October 12, 2026
1 Springbrook HS staffer had outsized number of extra paid duties, audit finds, Bethesda Magazine, October 9, 2026 Link
BOEd secretly deleted public hearing access for PTAs. Handbook was changed in 2025 without public notice of changes. Also, it changed the time for individuals to testify from 3 minutes to 2 minutes, Parents Coalition, October 12, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
UMBC Poll: Maryland Gov Moore's job approval at 49, residents economic views worsening, WYPR, October 8, 2026 Link
Maryland announces nearly $60 Million in funding for crime victim services, MoCoShow, October 12, 2026 Link
Court blocks SNAP penalties, clarifies eligibility but advocates still worried, Maryland Matters, October 12, 2026 Link
Americans' water bills are growing faster than groceries overall inflation, Maryland Matters, October 11, 2026 Link Maryland water bills from 2015-2025 grew twice as fast as household incomes, but overall cost still remains near national average.
Bottoms up, Baltimore. We're drinking Susquehanna River now, The Banner, October 12, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Dueling mailers in Council District 1, Montgomery Perspective, October 12, 2026 Link
Jawando's debate double standard, Montgomery Fix, October 12, 2926 Link
Moore tries to drum up support for redistricting at MoCo appearances, Bethesda Magazine, October 9, 2026 Link
Increasingly insulated Democrats struggle in debates, Washington Examiner, October 12, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Americans win Nobel for challenging government response to 2020s economic shocks, Washington Examiner, October 12, 2026 Link
Medicare for illegal aliens? Unleash Prosperity, October 12, 2026 Link
Local News: October 10, 11, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Jawando bill expands political appointments, Montgomery Perspective, October 10, 2026 Link
October 12: Montgomery County Council Committee meetings will review the Economic Development Fund policy, the MCEDC Strategic Plan, Office of Legislative Oversight reports; receive updates on streetscape policy changes, WSSC Water Spending Control Limits, and the 2026-2035 Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan; and conduct a briefing about State-Designated Transit Oriented Development Areas Link
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More than $2.7M in state funding approved for Montgomery County projects, MoCoShow, October 9, 2026 Link
State grant to fund plan for a more walkable Damascus Main Street, Montgomery Community Media, October 9, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Council to hold public hearings on October 20, 27 and November 10, 2026 Link
More housing for more people would mean a better Friendship Heights, GG Washington, October 6, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Maryland's best school district: Success is about leadership, not just funding, Baltimore Sun, October 11, 2026 Link
$2.85M Federal grant aims to to help rural Maryland students find jobs, Baltimore Sun, October 11, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Officials take another look at hospital use of offshore captive insurance companies, Maryland Matters, October 10, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Sullivan sign thief identified, Montgomery Leek, Facebook, October 10, 2026 Link
Wells responds to Jawando: 'not a viable campaign', Montgomery Community Media, October 9, 2026 Link
Publicly funded campaigns: Take the money and hide, CleanSlateMoCo, October 11, 2026 Link
Rockville considering lowering voting age to 16 for city elections, MoCoShow, October 11, 2026 Link
Local News: October 8, 9, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Nearly one in four Montgomery County residents are 60 or older, assessment finds, MoCoShow, October 8, 2026 Link
New round of MoCo water shutoffs scheduled for October. What to know. Patch, October 8, 2026 Link
The Rising cost of water, Governing, October 9, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Fairfax has done a good job keeping the lid on both water and sewer costs. Their secret? They have uniform rates that don't discriminate against large families or customers, control costs, and rely almost entirely on world class sewage treatment by Blue Plains. WSSC has three strikes on these, which this month means they should be outa there.
Potomac River samples confirm water is normal after massive sewage spill, DCNewsNow. October 9, 2026 Link
New book tells story of historic black community in Potomac and the fight to save it, MoCoShow, October 7, 2026 Link
Five fall festivals happening in Montgomery County this October, Montgomery Community Media, October 8, 2026 Link
Pavilion dedicated in honor of former Gaithersburg Council member, Henry Marraffa, Jr (Republican), October 8, 2026 Link
Planning Board approves Battery Lane apartment redevelopment, Bethesda Magazine, October 9, 2026 Link
Purple Line to share updates at seven community meetings this Fall, Bethesda Magazine, October 8, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Should MCPS teachers and workers get a special property tax credit? Nora Gordon, October 9, 2026 Link
Hate bias report finds most incidents happen in Montgomery County schools, Montgomery Community Media, October 8, 2026 Link
Read the lease Thomas Taylor and Julie Wang signed for a warehouse they can't use. Remember their $3M mistake. Parents Coalition of MD, October 7, 2026 Link
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Head Start English-only rule hits Montgomery County families, Moderately MoCo, October 8, 2026 Link
MCPS proposes three 2027-2028 calendars, Bethesda Magazine, October 9, 2026 Link
MCPS lays out the process for upcoming boundary studies, Montgomery Community Media, October 9, 2026 Link
Maybe the Apple ballot is the root of the problem, by Brenda Diaz, October 7, 2026 Link
Six months to school closure decisions, Montgomery Perspective, October 8, 2026 Link
When is Montgomery County going to decide which schools will close? The Banner, October 8, 2026 Link
Montgomery County schools advance process that could lead to closures, consolidations, WJLA, October 8, 2026 Link
Two Montgomery County schools cancel homecoming dances due low attendance, Fox5DC, October 8, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland's energy affordability crisis is a crisis of leadership, Maryland Matters, October 8, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL:
This writer gets it right. Maryland has the third highest electricity rates in the nation!!!!. Stupid renewable energy credits are one reason. Why? "Maryland requires electricity suppliers to obtain increasing amounts of qualifying renewable energy. When there are not enough qualifying renewable energy credits available to satisfy those requirements, suppliers have to make Alternative Compliance Payments (ACPs) instead. The cost for those ACPs flow directly down to the Maryland ratepayer through increased electricity rates."
Aging workforce, immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers, Maryland Matters, October 9, 2026 Link
Maryland People's Counsel will have to compete to keep his job, Maryland Matters, October 8, 2026 Link
US Wind pulls out of wind turbine manufacturing at Sparrows Point, Maryland Matters, October 7, 2026 Link
Poll: Majority of voters oppose data center construction anywhere in Maryland, Maryland Matters, October 8, 2026 Link
Advocates blast Trump campaign against in state tuition for immigrants, Maryland Matters, October 7, 2026 Link
Regulators fined state, local government offices fined for workplace safety violations, Maryland Matters, October 8, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
GOP demands debates from publicly financed candidates, Montgomery Perspective, October 9, 2026 Link
'Look at my heart': Interview with Esther Wells, Bethesda Magazine, October 8, 2026 Link
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Lawmakers raising money to defeat Republicans who criticized China born 9A Delegate, The Banner, October 8, 2026 Link Interesting that Delegate Wu is being portrayed as a victim. He has made statements in support of China taking over Tibet.
The alarming emergency of the downballot Democrat Socialists, Washington Times, October 7, 2026 Link
Moore and Cox debate: Big Questions from the Banner, Montgomery Perspective, October 9, 2026 Link
Electric scooters, bikes aid getaways in DC robberies. Should there be more oversight? WJLA, October 9, 2026 Link
Local News: October 7, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
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County greenlights Takoma Park bookstore to sell wine, beer to patrons, Bethesda Magazine, October 6, 2026 Link
Should the county fund local media? Part Four, Montgomery Perspective, October 7, 2026 Link
Pepco explains the mysterious yellow grids on utility poles, WJLA, October 7, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Why does it matter how MCPS handles reduction in force? Nora Gordon, October 7, 2026 Link
'The real problem is staring us right in front of us: What should MCPS do about screens in the classroom? Bethesda Magazine, October 7, 2026 Link
MCPS school closure study: What happens at October 8 meeting, Moderately MoCo, October 7, 2026 Link
The full Judge's decision where MCPS was cited for "blatant attempt to circumvent" federal disability law, Parents Coalition MD, October 6, 2026 Link
The 248 Maryland schools most vulnerable to measles outbreaks, The Banner, October 7, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Sparrow Point shipyard could bring thousands of jobs, promises billions in investments, Maryland Matters, October 7, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
I dare to answer to families first, by Brenda Diaz, Brilliant Resilience, October 7, 2026 Link
Majority of Maryland voters oppose redistricting, referendum poll finds, Washington Post, October 7, 2026 Link
Gubernatorial debate on MPT tackles state budget and affordability, WMAR2News, October 6, 2026 Link
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RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
What's in a name? Unleash Prosperity, October 7, 2026 Link
Put the Data Centers on Federal land, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, October 7, 2026 Link
To deliver public excellence, must challenge public sector privilege, Searchlight, October 1, 2026 Link
Local News: October 6, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Should the County fund local Media? Part Three, Montgomery Perspective, October 6, 2026 Link
Will their gamble pay off? EPIC of MOCO, October 6, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Gov Wes Moore doesn't commit to full second term if re-elected, The Banner, October 6, 2026 Link
Trump visits Tradepoint Atlantic to tout submarine facility, The Banner, October 6, 2026 Link
Investment of the decade: Anduril industries kicks off $3.7B project in Maryland, Maryland Business, October 6, 2026 Link
Six years ago, Maryland changed how some electric rates are set. It went poorly, officials say, Maryland Matters, October 5, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Forecast rate making is a good thing in Maryland, especially because we are so far behind in building production capacity to keep up with demand. The reason this pricing model didn't work is the criteria the PSC has been using to approved new projects had been heavily biased towards renewables. That's slowing changing and it was great to hear about Amazon's investment in Calvert Cliffs nuclear capacity increase.
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
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Teacher-funded Super PAC attacks Brenda Diaz, Montgomery Perspective, October 6, 2026 Link
Maryland's Democratic women senators are pooling their money for female candidates, The Banner, October 6, 2026 Link
Redistricting battles reshape 2026 midterms. How do voters feel? WBALT, October 6, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Green energy's instability a national security risk, Washington Times, October 5, 2026 - Read More
Local News: October 5, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Planning Board supports council bill that waives fees, relaxes regulations for accessory dwelling units, Bethesda Magazine, October 2, 2026 Link
Statement from Will Jawando on Council's unanimous vote to recommend passage of anti-algorithmic price fixing act, October 5, 2026 Link
Metro eyes fare hike that could see prices jump by 11%, Patch, October 5, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Judge blasts Montgomery County schools for 'blatant attempt' to dodge disability law, The Banner, October 5, 2026 Link
Wootton relocation takes center stage at School Board forum, Bethesda Magazine, October 5, 2026 Link
MCPS promises dialogue to address antisemitism, Bethesda Magazine, October 5, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Should Gov Moore determine state involvement in his defamation suit? Baltimore Sun, October 5, 2026 Link
EPA to give $90M for clean water and restoration projects in Chesapeake Bay watershed, Maryland Matters, October 5, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Third-party candidates decry exclusion from only debate of the governor's race, Maryland Matters, October 5, 2026 Link
Parrott endorses Wells, Montgomery Perspective, October 5, 2026 Link
Raskin re-ups concerns about book banning, The Banner, October 5, 2026
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
California law treats immigration NGOs as 'protected class', Daily Signal, October 4, 2026 Link
Local News: October 3-4, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Jawando says Montgomery County will vigorously defend "Unmask ICE Act, MoCoShow, October 2, 2026 Link
$10 million bicycle and pedestrian project begins in Montgomery County, MoCoShow, October 4, 2026 Link
Montgomery County installs new pedestrian traffic signals following deaths, The Banner, October 3, 2026 Link
County Executive Weekly Update, October 2, 2026 Link
County groups win child poverty grants, Montgomery Community Media, October 3, 2026 Link
October 20: Montgomery County town hall to focus on future waste management system, MoCoShow, September 30, 2026 Link
What Gov Moore's data center plan means for Montgomery County, MoCoShow, September 30, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
90,000 Montgomery County students receive summer grocery benefits through Sun bucks, MoCoShow, October 2, 2026 Link
MCPS details upcoming community meetings on potential school closures and consolidations, MoCoShow, October 3, 2026 Link
Second former MCPS student added to lawsuit against Board of Education, Parents Coalition of MD, October 4, 2026 Link
Poolesville named best public high school in Maryland, Montgomery Community Media, October 4, 2026 Link
Top 25 middle schools in Maryland, MoCoShow, October 4, 2026 Link
Former Gov Youngkin taking school choice fight national, the 74million, September 30, 2026 Link
Feds release guidance on education freedom tax credit, TheCenterSquare, October 1, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
MC Board of Elections announces 2026 pre-election mail-in ballot canvass beginning at 10 am on October 13 at the MC Board of Elections Training and Canvass Center, 18753 N. Frederick Av, Suite 203, Gaithersburg 20879
Local News: September 23 to October 2, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
WSSC Power outage puts 2 MD counties under essential water use warning, Patch, September 29, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: So, the interesting but untold story here is that WSSC is studying alternatives to the Potomac river for MoCo water users in the event of a prolonged drought or something else. The best alternative would be to add pipeline connections to MoCo from the Patuxent reservoir. Study is a work in progress, like WSSC itself. PS, they want a 7% rate increase next year.
2 MD counties no longer under essential water use warning, Patch, Sept 29, 2026 Link
Montgomery County launches 2026 online community survey, Link
Montgomery County braces for Maryland Medicaid coverage losses, Source of the Spring, October 2, 2026 Link
Feds sue Montgomery County over mask ban for law enforcement officers, Bethesda Magazine, October 1, 2026 Link
Montgomery County considers limits on hiring former ICE officers, WJLA, Oct 2, 2026 Link
Montgomery County buys its first e-bikes, The Banner, September 28, 2026 Link
How much control should the county have over its public news outlet? The Banner, September 24, 2026 Link
Should the County fund local media, Part One, Montgomery Perspective, October 2, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: The 2023 OLO report was right. MCM is too expensive for taxpayers- link below. Stop subsidizing a government news outlet that serves as incumbent propaganda machine. Link
County Council seeking applicants for advisory commission on policing, October 1, 2026 Link
Back at council building, Jawando says recent heart attack was a 'wake up call,' Bethesda Magazine, September 29, 2026 Link
Why the DC region's Hispanic population is growing, WTOP, October 2, 2026 Link
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Stop the Spend - A well crafted reform, CleanSlateMoCo, September 29, 2026 Link
Think Harborplace is big? Baltimore developer has an even bigger project in Montgomery County, The Banner, September 30, 2026 Link
Planning staff recommends approval of 235 townhouse plan for Olney Golf Park, MoCoShow, September 23, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Teachers union, MCPS move forward with bargaining, Montgomery Community Media, September 29, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: MCEA union boss pigs at the trough. They don't want accountability for performance, and taxpayers do. They don't want management to control their extra planning time. Taxpayers want a lower achievement gap. MCEA doesn't want higher compensation for east county teachers who need to spend more time communicating with parents and delivering interventions for struggling students. They don't want teachers to be accountable for parent communications, and will resist efforts to shift interventions to MS and HS kids.
Jewish leaders urge MCPS officials combat skyrocketing antisemitism, Fox5DC, September 28, 2026 Link
Montgomery County schools superintendent admits missteps antisemitism, Jewish Insider, October 1, 2026 Link
How will MCPS know if the new math curriculum is on the right track? by Nora Gordon, September 23, 2026 Link
MCPS rolls out details on new programming model, and parents raise more concerns, Bethesda Magazine, September 23, 2026 Link
MCPS outlines two-year plan for school closures, consolidations and boundary changes, MoCoShow, September 29, 2026 
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Link Why MCPS's new consolidation plan raises serious concerns for Montgomery County families, Montgomery Perspective, September 29, 2026 Link
Opinion: MCPS is moving in the right direction now we must help it stay the course, Black and Brown Coalition, Bethesda Magazine, October 2, 2026 Link
MCPS comments further on school closure process, Montgomery Perspective, Oct 2, 2026 Link
MCPS responds on school closures, Montgomery Perspective, October 1, 2026 Link
MCPS wary of changes to federal Internet funding program that may lead to $1.5M loss, Bethesda Magazine, October 2, 2026 Link
Opinion: Here's what MCPS must demonstrate before closing a school, by Adam Van Grack, Bethesda Magazine, September 30, 2026 Link
MCPS considering eliminating field trips as student incentives, MoCoShow, September 29, 2026 Link
Maryland schools rank 10th worse for racial segregation, Baltimore Banner, July & October 2026 Link
Three teens arrested following armed robbery inside school bathroom, Parents Coalition, September 28, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Taxpayer funds to cover Gov Moore's defense in defamation suit, Baltimore Sun, September 23, 2026 Link
More than 450,000 Marylanders impacted by Labcorp data breach as 2-3 million settlement reached, MoCoShow, September 29, 2026 Link
Maryland's budget, your wallet, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Sept 28, 2026 Link
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Pepco, enough is enough; Public Service Commission tough times call for courage, Maryland Matters, October 2, 2026 Link
Maryland officials say changes to electric grid governance aren't enough, Maryland Matters, October 1, 2026 Link
Maryland's 'Flush Tax' raised billions for the Chesapeake, now it could expand, Governing, September 30, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: The problem is that these are not state sewage treatment plants, but serve local residents in counties (with the exception of WSSC which serves two counties and is governed by the state, but poorly funded by the state). Local rate payers should control any flush tax, not the state. Each county has a unique set of problems with sewage treatment, and different mix of water uses. We need local accountability not state largess.
Moore signs executive orders to remove hurdle to new housing approval construction, Maryland Matters, October 2, 2026 Link
Moore wanted to supercharge Maryland data centers. Now he has changed course, The Banner, October 1, 2026 Link
Is Gov Wes Moore delivering on his 'audicious' promise to end child poverty, The Banner, October 2, 2026 Link
Large upgrade planned at Calvert Cliffs after power deal signed with Amazon, Maryland Matters, September 30, 2026 Link
New laws: No Kings, no trying youths as adults, no dynamic pricing, and a prehistoric shark, Maryland Matters, October 1, 2026 Link
The state's proposed transit budget reveals pain for Baltimore while DC suburbs gain, The Banner, October 1, 2026 Link
21% of poverty in Maryland driven by high housing costs report says, Maryland Matters, September 29, 2026 Link
Trump administration sues Maryland, counties over law enforcement mask ban, The Banner, October 1, 2026 Link
Jamie Raskin demands investigation into Trump taxpayer funded ads, Washington Examiner, October 1, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Should Jawando debate Wells? Montgomery Perspective, September 28, 2026 Link
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October 14: Board of Education candidates forum hosted by League of Women Voters Link
The 2026 County Executive primary, Part Nine, Montgomery Perspective, September 29, 2026 Link
The 2026 County Executive Primary, Part Ten, Montgomery Perspective, September 30, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne, MCTL: Need to get rid of county at large seats, make them all accountable to district voters. Not only does at-large reduce accountability, but it clearly gives winners an advantage in county Executive races, and reinforces single party rule.
The 2026 County Executive Primary, Part Eleven, Montgomery Perspective, October 1, 2026 Link
Interview with Esther Wells, Fox5DC, September 25, 2026 Link
Interview with Esther Wells, WMAL's O'Connor and Company, September 29, 2026 Link
"Julie Yang School Board performance?" on YouTube Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Here's what's in the bipartisan megabill meant to allow the US to build again, Washington Examiner, October 2, 2026 Link
Federal health insurance enrollees will pay 10.9% more on average toward premiums in 2027, Federal News Network, September 30, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: 11% increase for Federal employee and retiree health contributions is a minimum for County and MCPS employees. MCPS employees currently pay less than half the rate of contribution of national employees. This is unacceptable for a self insured program that had to be bailed out by county taxpayers two years in a row. Where is the promised solution Supt Taylor? How do MCPS employee contributions compare to Fairfax and Howard schools?
Local News: September 22, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Tax Breaks: Is the Council jumping from the frying pan into the fiscal fire? EPIC of MOCO, September 22, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Throwing money down a dark hole: Democrat Senator urges Maryland to rethink Blueprint, FoxBaltimore, September 22, 2026 Link
MCPS tops Maryland in starting teacher pay and maximum salary according to salary schedule database, MoCoShow, September 22, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
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If Maryland can set hospital rates, it can also make them transparent, Maryland Reporter, September 21, 2026 Link
Moore proposes Al rules to protect Marylanders, wading into national debate, The Banner, September 22, 2026 Link
SBA approves request for disaster loans, opens center to help Empire towers businesses, The Banner, September 22, 2026 Link
Native American tribes wanted to join Chesapeake Bay partnership, but not anymore, Maryland Matters, September 21, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Maryland redistricting question faces significant opposition, poll finds, The Banner, September 22, 2026 Link
GOP candidate for Baltimore County delegate registered to vote in Texas, Baltimore Sun, September 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Progressive affordability policy keeps chasing its own tail, Washington Times, September 21, 2026 Link Government restricts supply, subsidizes demand and then wonders why prices rise.
Local News: September 21, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Westfield Montgomery and Westfield Wheaton to require adult supervision for Minors after 3 pm, MoCoShow, September 21, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Inside the new Wootton High School set to open at Crown Farm in 2027, MoCoShow, September 21, 2026 Link
Montgomery County schools are getting stricter for teachers, principals and staff, The Banner, September 21, 2026 Link
Maryland is closing the gap. Here's how to boost it. Maryland Matters, September 20, 2026 Link
Maryland Blueprint leaders to consider legislative recommendations for 2027 and state budget crunch, WYPR, September 18, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Proposed rate hikes for long-term care plans would double premiums for thousands of seniors, Maryland Matters, September 21, 2026 Link
Tax proposals could make home ownership out of reach, Baltimore Sun, September 21, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Is this negative mailer fair? Montgomery Perspective, September 21, 2026
Local News: September 16, 17, 18, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Montgomery County Council to hold public hearings on Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 13, 2026 Link
Montgomery County bill would eliminate owner occupancy requirement for accessory dwelling units, MoCoShow, September 17, 2026 Link
Police Chief is out so is Inspector General report, Montgomery Perspective, September 18, 2026 Link
Friendship Heights residents urge protection of urban community's green spaces, Bethesda Magazine, September 17, 2026 Link
Montgomery County extends Red Line construction shuttle through September, WUSA9, September 16, 2026 Link
Montgomery County projects receive $1.15 million in state funding, MoCoShow, September 18, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Council committee to examine infrastructure funding needs, MoCoShow, September 16, 2026 Link
Leaders in Montgomery County propose new tax relief bills for some residents, WUSA.9, September 16, 2026 Link
Elrich defends plan for county trash as Councilmembres question options, Montgomery Community Media, September 17, 2026 Link
Police respond to assault at Montgomery Mall, Rockville Nights, September 16, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
3 teens arrested following armed robbery in bathroom at Northwest High School, The Banner, September 18, 2026 Link
MCPS announces engagement calendar for school closures, Montgomery Perspective, September 18, 2026 Link
MCPS to consider closing and consolidating elementary and middle schools, September 18, 2026 Link
Taylor killed MCPS construction trades program, Parents Coalition of MD, September 17, 2026 Link
High schoolers flock to Construction Career Day amid looming Maryland labor crunch, WYPR, September 17, 2026 Link
Math tutoring classes fill up fast in Montgomery County, WUSA9 September 16, 2026 Link
Maryland is right to shift focus of community school funding to academics, Maryland Matters, September 17, 2026 Link
Alpha Schools plan expansion into Bethesda, The Banner, September 16, 2026 Link
Education schools prioritize activism over teaching, Washington Examiner, September 18, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland cities and counties want more power to raise taxes and fees, FrederickNewsPost, September 15, 2026 Link
Maryland migrant destination data report (2018-2025), Baltimore Sun, September 17, 2026 Link Report shows 90,667 migrants crossing the southern border said they were headed to Maryland: over 26,200 to Prince George’s County, over 21,400 to Montgomery County and more than 14,500 to Baltimore City.
Maryland landlords now required to implement fire safety standards for short-term rentals, DC News Now, September 17, 2026 Link
Maryland fails to process hundreds of disability appeals violating federal rules, FoxBaltimore, September 16, 2026 Link
Congressman Andy Harris proposes suspending federal gas tax as prices soar, FoxBaltimore, September 16, 2026 Link
Study warns of electricity shortages unless supply keeps pace with data center growth, Maryland Matters, September 16, 2026 Link
What's stopping Marylanders from buying or selling their homes right now? Banner, September 17, 2026 Link
Developers say housing regulations drive up costs that price Marylanders out of homeownership, Maryland Matters, September 16, 2026 Link
Fed Rate Hike: What it means for MD mortgages, car loans, credit cards? Patch, September 18, 2026 Link
Maryland seeks to block ICE warrantless arrests, MoCoShow, September 17, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Ballot Questions more difficult for voters with disabilities to understand, Maryland Reporter, September 16, 2026 Link
The 2026 County Executive primary, Part Five, Montgomery Perspective, September 16, 2026 Link
With vote-by-mail court fight settled, attention shifts to protections at the polls, Maryland Matters, September 17, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Small fusion reactors compete to provide next generation electricity, Baltimore Sun, September 16, 2026 Link
6 Maryland Billionaires worth combined $30B make exclusive Forbes 400, Patch, September 18, 2026 Link
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Local News: September 15, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Two week MCDOT emergency Poolesville road closures, NextDoor, September 15, 2026 Link
Council overturns Elrich's veto of planning board member, The Banner, September 15, 2026 Link
Montgomery County tax credit proposals include $2,500 for MCPS employees and $500 per child for families, MoCoShow, Link
Montgomery County leaders eye tax relief efforts, look at possibility of future hikes, WJLA, September 14, 2026 Link,
250-unit office to residential project gets green light, Bethesda Magazine, September 15, 2026 Link
Proposed 3.3-mile bikeway heads to public hearing, MoCoShow, September 15, 2026 Link
Smithsonian bringing free family keepsake preservation program to Scotland community in Potomac, MoCoShow, September 14, 2026 Link
Media Release: Councilmember Stewart introduces new fire safety measure for high rise apartments, September 15, 2026 Link
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EDUCATION NEWS
What will the admissions process look like at MCPS's new regional programs? Bethesda Magazine, September 15, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland Attorney General opposes federal cyptocurrency bill, MoCoShow, September 15, 2026 Link
Guest Commentary: How Wes Moore can show he is for Maryland's children, Baltimore Sun, September 15, 2026 Link Opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit allows individual taxpayers to contribute to qualified nonprofit scholarship-granting organizations and receive a federal income-tax credit of up to $1,700 per filer. Those organizations can then give the money to students for qualified K-12 educational expenses.
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Could Brenda Diaz win? Montgomery Perspective, September 15, 2026 Link
Reardon Sullivan: Why I'm running, YouTube, September 2026 Link
In contentious Takoma Park race, civility is a campaign issue, Washington Sun, September 15, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
DC region gets another media outlet, Montgomery Perspective, September 15, 2026 Link
Median household income hit record high of $87,460 in 2025, Washington Examiner, September 15, 2026 Link
Local News: September 14, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Inspector General finds County Attorney employee misused county vehicle Montgomery Perspective, September 14, 2026 Link
Are residents getting another bill? Developers get the tax break. Planning gets higher fees, EPIC of MOCO, September 14, 2026 Link
Metro updates 10 bus routes, including 6 in Maryland, MoCoShow, September 14, 2026 Link
Media Release: Montgomery County Council hosts African Heritage month commemoration, Link
What downtowns can learn from Silver Spring growth, diversity, reinvention, The Banner, September 14, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS shares school year updates as enrollment comes in about 2000 below projections, MoCoShow, September 14, 2026 Link
MCPS updates grading guidance with changes to late work, retakes and AI use, MoCoShow, September 14, 2026 Link
MCPS: 600 reported hate-bias incidents, Bethesda Magazine, September 14, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Public Libraries to offer free math tutoring, Montgomery Community Media, September 14, 2026 Link
Microsoft teams up with leftist teachers union, Daily Signal, September 13, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland budget officials ask agencies to tighten belts including a 10% cut scenario, Maryland Matters, September 14, 2026 Link
Officials, advocates seek funds to soften blow of rising healthcare costs, Maryland Matters, September 11, 2026 Link
After years of trying, months of delays Reparations Commission may start soon, Maryland Matters, September 24, 2026 Link
Maryland state lawmakers have proposed legislation exploring a mileage-based user fee (often called a distance-based or vehicle miles traveled fee), Nextdoor, September 13, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
The 2026 County Executive primary, Part Four, Montgomery Perspective, September 14, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
NGOs funded by tax dollars oppose rules cracking down on waste, fraud and abuse, Daily Signal, September 12, 2026 Link
Local News: September 12, 13, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Federal judge grants Silver Spring synagogue's request for preliminary injunction in gun case, Bethesda Magazine, September 11, 2026 Link
It's crunch time for the Montgomery County Council to do list, The Banner, September 12, 2026 Link
Purple Line construction to require overnight closures beginning Monday, MoCoShow, September 12, 2026 Link
$100,000 State grant will help shape the future of downtown Damascus, MoCoShow, September 12, 2026 Link
Latest Lakeforest applications propose 848 homes nearly 47,500 SF of retail and new streets, MoCoShow, September 12, 2026 Link
$2.88 million fitout permit issued for new Germantown preschool, MoCoShow, September 12, 2026 Link
Quince Orchard Blvd construction expected to begin September 16 and continue into 2028, MoCoShow, September 12, 2026 Link
In Rockville, remembering 11 who died on 9/11, The Banner, September 11, 2026 Link
Germantown's Seraxis announces merger to form diabetes focused biotech company, MoCoShow, September 12, 2026 Link
1 dead after shooting on Seven Locks Road, DCNewsNow, September 13, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MC Board of Ed reviews new school year and 5 year plan, MC Daily Brief, September 12, 2026 Link
DOJ: $9 million spent for illegal alien tuition in Maryland, Special Report, FoxNews, September 9, 2026 https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1891YxHixx/
MCPS brings back 54 workers amid TPS reversal, WUSA9, September 12, 2026 Link
Maryland ranked 12th in nation for public education in 2026 report, MoCoShow, September 12, 2026 Link
Mississippi fixed its schools. Here's how other states can also. Wall Street Journal, September 9, 2026 Link Mentions Maryland's efforts.
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
8 new Maryland laws take effect on October 1, Patch, September 13, 2026
Officials, advocates seek funds to soften blow of rising healthcare costs, Maryland Matters, September 11, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Opinion: Why dead malls still litter American suburbia, Washington Post, September 12, 2026 Link
Opinion: This issue is splitting the Catholic Church: Bishops and laity are drifting apart over immigration, Washington Post, September 11, 2026 (Gift) Link
Local News: September 10, 11, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
An 'uncertain' future: Three things to know what's next for Potomac River, Bethesda Magazine, September 11, 2026 Link
Gaithersburg accepting applications for anticipated City Council vacancy, MoCoShow, September 10, 2026 Link
EPIC of MOCO: Summer is over, September 10, 2026 Link
September 14: Montgomery County Council Planning, Housing, Parks Committee Link
Media Release: Montgomery County leaders share pedestrian, cycling improvements following first phase of traffic safety project in Wheaton, September 11, 2026 Link
2 Rounds of water shutoffs scheduled for Montgomery County this month, Patch, September 10, 2026 Link
Thousands of Salvadoran immigrants in MoCo could lose legal protections, Bethesda Magazine, September 9, 2026 Link
Media Release: Montgomery County expands weather and flood detection networks to strengthen storm preparedness, September 10, 2026 Link
Media Release: Montgomery County sees 78% decline in "troubled housing units" over last two years, September 10, 2026 Link
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New weather station activated in Laytonsville, three more planned across Montgomery County, MoCoShow, September 9, 2026 Link
MCDOT to hold public hearing on proposed Washington Grove connector trail, MoCoShow, September 10 2026 Link
Media Release: The future of waste disposal: We want to hear from you, September 10, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
8th grade PSAT to be considered in MCPS admissions in new regional programming model, Bethesda Magazine, September 10, 2026 Link
Opinion: Did MCPS give students enough time to adjust to grading system change? Moderately MoCo, September 10, 2026 Link
The Capital Improvements program entries further down on the website tell a parallel story: the (MCPS) bus depot relocation from the County Service Park carries no funding, Parents Coalition of MD, September 10, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
After $1.6B tax, fee increase, Wes Moore won't rule out more hikes next year, FoxBaltimore, September 8, 2026 Link
Gov Wes Moore warns of AI threats to Maryland jobs. What's his plan? Baltimore Sun, September 10, 2026 Link
Health officials, auditors at odds over millions in medicaid payments to inmates, Maryland Matters, September 10, 2026 Link
Trump administration sued over warrantless arrests by ICE in Maryland, The Banner, September 10, 2026 Link
State health officials issue vaccine schedule amid ongoing shifts in federal vaccine guidance, Maryland Matters, September 10 2026 Link
If you've had sticker shock from your recent utility bills, you are not alone, Next Door, Link
Maryland's roads are deteriorating. Repair funding is not keeping up, Fox Baltimore, September 11, 2026 Link
LD17 Del Vogel: We fought to give Marylanders the final say on redistricting, Baltimore Sun, September 8, 2026 Link
New York and Maryland cases about property rights before SCOTUS, Washington Examiner, September 11, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Jawando: Thank you, Montgomery Perspective, September 10, 2026 Link
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Local News: September 9, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Tale of two BOEs: Elections and Education, CleanSlateMoCo, September 8, 2026 Link
Gaithersburg officials may be warming to anti-ICE laws, The Banner, September 7, 2026 Link
Taste of home: AfriThrive connects immigrants to culturally significant food, The Banner, September 7, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Head Start programs get $225 million MAHA boost, Washington Examiner, September 9, 2026 Link
Four homeschooling curriculums I'm loving this year, by Bethany Mandel, The Mom Wars, September 9, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland gun laws change Oct 1. Here's what to know. Baltimore Sun, September 9, 2026 Link New rules affect firearms dealers, gun buyback programs and permits for retired law enforcement officers, with another restriction taking effect Jan. 1.
Wes Moore won't rule out more tax hikes next year, Baltimore Sun, September 9, 2026 Link
$11.3 million grant to boost bike paths, trails in Maryland, WTOP, September 7, 2026 Link A 20-mile stretch of the C&O Canal towpath in Montgomery and Washington counties is among the six rehabilitation projects funded under a $6.5 million grant.
Luminis cybersecurity incident highlights concerning rise in attacks on healthcare, Maryland Matters, September 9, 2026 Link
Chesapeake Bay grasses notch best since 2018, Maryland Matters, September 8, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
The 2026 County Executive Primary, Montgomery Perspective, September 8, 2026 Link
Local News: September 8, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Sully and Elrich agree on one thing, but are they right? Montgomery Perspective, September 8, 2026 Link
Jawando suffers heart attack, expected to make full recovery, Bethesda Magazine, September 7, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Parents in cohort said MCPS officials didn't prepare them to leave Rock Terrace, Parents Coalition MD, September 8, 2026 Link
Montgomery Fix Interview: Brenda Diaz, at-large Board of Education candidate, September 7, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
The trade-off for helping more families afford childcare? Skyrocketing bills for parents. The Banner, September 8, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman announces conditional resignation after 12 years as mayor, MoCoShow, September 8, 2026 Link
Local teachers union announces endorsements for general election, Bethesda Magazine, September 8, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
At US Supreme Court, Sheriffs say semi-automatic weapon bans endanger law abiding citizens, AMAC, September 8, 2026 Link
Local News: September 5,6,7, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Let Montgomery County's Planning Board do its job, Greater Greater Washington, September 5, 2026 Link
ICE lodges detainer for man charged in fatal I-270 crash that killed mother and daughter, MoCoShow, September 7, 2026 Link
MC Police Department Strategic Plan for 2026-2030 Link
Raskin, Van Grack, others join rally Friday in DC to 'free Davey Hearn,' Bethesda Magazine, September 6, 2026 Link
Piketoberfest returns to Pike & Rose on October 4, MoCoShow, September 4, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS asks families to help shape future school calendars, Patch, September 5, 2026 Link
MCPS Facility Condition Assessment, Link Gordie Brenne of MCTL comment: MCPS is using a new rating system to evaluate building repair and replacement conditions. See Damascus HS rating at link below which is in pretty good shape with a brand new HVAC. The elevator and kitchen are in poor condition, and there's a lot of fair ratings. None of this justifies replacement.
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Jeanine Pirro puts DC schools' crisis on trial, Washington Times, September 6, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland Businesses required to accept cash for certain essential goods beginning October 1, MoCoShow, September 6, 2026 Link
Maryland launches $50M homebuying program for teachers and first responders, WMAR News, September 5, 2026 Link
What a background check can miss: Maryland opens child abuse records to youth sports, Baltimore Sun, September 7, 2026 Link
New Maryland law doubles length of temporary protective orders, MoCoShow, September 6, 2026 Link
Maryland Sheriff warns politicians are putting public at risk, just a matter of time, Law Enforcement Today, September 5, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Jawando recovers from heart attack, Montgomery Perspective, September 7, 2026 Link
Statement by Esther re Jawando's heart attack, Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/19877GD2zc/
Wes Moore's campaign is spending millions to cement Democrats' hold on Maryland, The Banner, September 7, 2026 Link
Dan Cox brings campaign to Baltimore neighborhoods, talks crime concerns, FoxBaltimore, September 5, 2026 Link
Raskin dismisses Piker's pro-Hamas sentiment as 'irrelevant distraction,' Washington Examiner, September 5, 2026 Link
The ballot takes shape, as state officials certify a handful of third party hopefuls for Nov 3, Maryland Matters, September 5, 2026 Link
MARC Train introducing new service between Montgomery County and Baltimore, Maryland Matters, September 3, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
EPA treats plastic waste as a manufacturing resources, Daily Signal, September 5, 2026 Link
Local officials say threats and harassment increasingly affect their work, Governing, September 2, 2026 Link
Local News: September 4, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Press release: Truth in Accounting joins Fox45, WJLA, and the Baltimore Sun to show Marylanders the full cost of government, September 4, 2026 Link Newsrooms interested in a similar series for their state, local government or school board can reach Truth in Accounting. The August 9 commentary is available at The Baltimore Sun.
More outrage over taxes: Top Stories in August, Montgomery Perspective, September 4, 2026 Link
Employer spotlight: Montgomery County Police, September 3, 2026 Link $20,000 hiring bonus
EDUCATION NEWS
Montgomery County Superintendent warns of cuts to federal program that helps pay for children's internet, WUSA9, September 2, 2026. Link
Lawsuit claims MCPS to protect students after complaints about teacher, Parents Coalition of MD, September 4, 2026 Link
IRS says it will deny tax exempt status from private schools if they use race-based preferences in their admissions or financial assistance decisions, Washington Times, September 3, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland, not Texas, triggered the national mid-decade redistricting war, Maryland Reporter, September 4, 2026 Link
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A Legacy of Service: America at the 25th anniversary of 9/11 The Bush Center will commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11 with an event on Wednesday September 9 that will examine the enduring impact of the attacks and the spirit of service that continues to shape the nation in their aftermath, with reflectins by President George W. Bush, General Dan Caine, the Chairman of the Join Chiefs of Staff; and former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Tune in to the livestream on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. CT
Local News: September 3, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Montgomery County Judge sides with Elections board in ballot question dispute, Bethesda Magazine, September 3, 2026 Link
Violence at Magruder High School, Montgomery Perspective, September 3, 2026 Link
MD355 Bus-Only lanes to reopen to all vehicles on Labor Day, MoCoShow, September 3, 2026 Link
CM Luedtke issues statement after contentious community meeting, Montgomery Community Media, September 2, 2026 Link
Elrich, police officers say county's license plate readers are key tool for officers, Bethesda Magazine, September 3, 2026 Link
Should the county close or refurbish its aging incinerator? The Banner, September 3, 2026 Link
Developers propose residential redevelopment in North Bethesda, Bethesda Magazine, September 3, 2026 Link
MARC train introducing new service between Montgomery County and Baltimore, Bethesda Magazine, September 3, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Why Less Kids Are Attending Montgomery County, MD Public Schools, interview of School Board candidate Brenda Diaz on WMAL, September 3, 2026 Link
Evidentiary hearing date set for Wootton High relocation case, Bethesda Magazine, September 3, 2026 Link
Press release: School maintenance cannot become a pathway to a sudden and illegal school closure, Parents Coalition of MD, September 3, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting question back on ballot but wording must be clearer, The Banner, September 3, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Democratic turnout, 2026 primary: Part Six, Montgomery Perspective, September 3, 2026 Link
GCAAR's unfounded and untrue accusations of MC Republican Party, Montgomery Fix, September 3, 2026 Link
Local News: September 2, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
2 'temporary' changes made to help with Metro Red Line shutdown could become permanent, WJLA, September 2, 2026 Link
BGE proposes 17 percent electric rate increase in Montgomery County, Moderately MoCo, September 1, 2026 Link For Montgomery County customers, the commission put that Pepco increase at about 2.25 percent, or roughly $3.94 a month on the average residential bill.
Raskin, Van Grack back Bethesda man targeted by federal prosecutors, Bethesda Magazine, September 2, 2026 Link
Media Release: Montgomery County to celebrate Active Aging Week with 50 events for Older Adults, Link
Police issue more than 260 citations to drivers in the first week of school, Bethesda Magazine, September 2, 2026 Link
Media Release: Montgomery County to kick off National Hispanic Heritage month with Wheaton Unity Festival on September 19, Link
Rockville Community Survey to be sent to 3500 randomly selected households, MoCoShow, September 2, 2026 Link
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EDUCATION NEWS
6:30 am Thursday, Sept 3: School Board candidate Brenda Diaz to be interviewed on WMAL
Montgomery County to lease historic Lincoln High School, Bethesda Magazine, September 2, 2026 Link
Eastern Shore school board paid $545,000 for superintendent to leave, The Banner, September 2, 2026 Link (Half of what MCPS paid to remove last MC Superintendent)
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Gov. Wes Moore evolves on data centers as Amazon project surges ahead, FoxBaltimore, September 1, 2026 Link
Advocates relieved, businesses concerned about long awaited launch of paid leave, Maryland Matters, September 1, 2026 Link Comment by Gordon Brenne of MCTL: Removes competitive advantage of some leading employers who could offer this benefit. Increases costs for employers who can afford it least. and decreases employee take home pay.
Maryland Transportation Authority failed to collect $818.1M in tolls, penalties, Maryland Matters, September 1, 2026 Link
Not those Terps: UMD threatens legal action against cannabis product over name, The Banner, September 2, 2026 Link
AFSCME reaches deal with Moore, university system over pay raises, Maryland Matters, September 1, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Court hears arguments in Committee to Control Spending, Bethesda Magazine, September 2, 2026 Link
Democratic turnout, 2026 primary: Part Five, Montgomery Perspective, September 2, 2026 Link "If you want to reach voters who actually vote, target the precincts with high turnout rates. If they voted heavily last time, they are likely to vote heavily next time." Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: This is why one-party rule and disenfranchisement gets more reinforcement every election. The only way to break this cycle is open primaries.
Maryland proceeds with mail-in voting despite federal rule, WBAL, September 2, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Worth a read: Tom Wolfe's 'Me Decade': Still going strong after 50 years, Washington Post, September 1, 2026 Gift: https://wapo.st/3SMS8X8
Local News: September 1, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Lane closures each night until September 4 on Clara Barton Parkway, MoCoShow, August 31, 2026 Link Crews conduct more emergency repairs to a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line.
Elrich signs off on $420M in bonds for Viva White Oak redevelopment, Bethesda Magazine, August 31, 2026 Link
Pepco bills rise for county but by less than projected, Montgomery Community Media, August 31, 2026 Link
MCDOT moves forward on new bike infrastructure in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton, Montgomery Community Media, August 31, 2026 Link
Days after deadly DUI crash, Montgomery County Police announce end of alcohol enforcement unit, The Banner, September 1, 2026 Link
Montgomery County asks court to dismiss DOJ gun law challenge, Bethesda Magazine, September 1, 2026 Link
Media Release: MC thanks Congress for delaying vote on changing federal grant rules that potentially put local services at risk, September 1, 2026 Link "In fiscal year (FY) 25, Montgomery County managed $232.6 million in federal funding across more than 200 programs supporting services, including public safety, transportation, public health, housing, homeland security, and social services. To illustrate the scale of that funding, replacing $232.6 million entirely with local revenue would require an amount roughly equivalent to a 9% property tax increase or a one-percentage-point increase in the County income tax, according to County analysis. County residents also pay more than $13 billion annually in federal taxes."
Planning frustrations go beyond Wootton Parkway, consider the Shady Grove sector, Bethesda Magazine, September 1, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation names new Vice President of Economic Competitiveness, MoCoShow, September 1, 2026 Link
Montgomery Countyside Alliance: Incinerator update: Why it must be closed, September 1, 2026 Link
Media release: FY27 nonprofit security grant program NOFO available now.
EDUCATION NEWS
Anne Arundel schools now need parent permission to call transgender students by preferred names, The Banner, September 1, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Can the county home to NSA and US Cyber Command ban data centers? The Banner, September 1, 2026 Link
'The Hogan Court' is Maryland's last hope in redistricting fight, The Banner, September 1, 2026 Link
Maryland has a $21.9B transportation plan, but some projects will have to wait, The Banner, September 1, 2026 Link Priorities: Rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge, finalizing the Purple Line light rail in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, and upgrading Interstates 695 and 81. (No American Legion Bridge, no I-270 and only I-495 in PG County.) One MoCo hearing on Sept 22, 7 pm on YouTube.
Providers 'stuck holding the bag' for unpaid disability care amid agency delays, Maryland Matters, September 1, 2026 Link
Former Maryland plantation becomes state park preserving black history, The Banner, August 31, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Democratic turnout, 2026 primary: Part Four, Montgomery Perspective, September 1, 2026 Link