The Montgomery County Council approved two measures today that will establish an 18-month moratorium and place certain limitations and safeguards on data center development. Expedited Bill 19-26 temporarily prohibits the Department of Permitting Services from issuing permits for data centers for 18 months. Following robust…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29: National Night Out Preview, White’s Ferry Agreement & Signing a New Gun Safety Law – Mocofeed
Reporters interested in asking Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich questions will have the opportunity to do so during this week’s virtual media briefing, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. This…
Council Passes Initiative to Boost Job Growth and Spur Economic Development – Mocofeed
The Montgomery County Council approved the Job Creation Project zoning initiative today, spearheaded by Council President Natali Fani-González, to attract major employers in strategic industries, spur new job creation projects and boost economic development. “We…
Montgomery County Council Meets on July 28 to Vote on Data Center Moratorium and Zoning Measure to Establish Clear Definitions and Limitations on Data Centers in the County – Mocofeed
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 28 at 9:15 a.m. and the meeting will begin with a proclamation, presented by Councilmember Andrew Friedson, recognizing National Farmers Market Week. More…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Joins Councilmember Dawn Luedtke for a Bill Signing of Firearms Safety Legislation – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich today joined Councilmember Dawn Luedtke (District 7), the lead sponsor of Bill 23-26E, Weapons—Restrictions on Ghost Guns Near Minors and Carrying of Firearms in or Near Places…
Detectives Investigate New Hampshire Avenue Fatal Collision – Mocofeed
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Silver Spring….
Summary of Events: New Hampshire Avenue Fatal Collision – Mocofeed
The following is a brief summary of events regarding a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the 11800 block of New Hampshire Avenue. At approximately 4:39…
MCPD Daily Crime Summary – July 30, 2026 – Mocofeed
Original post on the MCPD Facebook page (July 30, 2026). This is the MCPD daily crime summary for July 29, 2026. A notable pattern is the increase in auto theft incidents across…
Booked for the Summer: The Road to Biliteracy Continues
Did you know that MCPS graduates have earned the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy in more than 50 languages? This recognition celebrates students who are proficient in English and at least one other…
MCPD Daily Crime Summary – July 29, 2026 – Mocofeed
Original post on the MCPD Facebook page (July 29, 2026). This is the MCPD daily crime summary for incidents reported on July 28, 2026. Notably, there were multiple auto thefts reported across…