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Montgomery County could force landlords to give tenants more notice before evictions Most Montgomery County Council members want to force landlords to give tenants two full weeks’ notice before evicting them.

Montgomery County could force landlords to give tenants more notice before evictions

What’s going on with the MCPS academic redesign? County council members will pepper MCPS leaders with questions about a plan to divide high schools into six regions, each with a slate of parallel academic pathways.

Redesign of high school magnet programs to get scrutinized by councilmembers

A laid-off federal worker has some advice for those who could be next Jaime Zimmerman, 48, of Bethesda, has been navigating unemployment for months. She shares coping strategies with federal workers who fear losing their jobs during the shutdown.

Shutdown sympathy: A laid-off federal worker has some advice for those who could be next

Federal shutdown strikes an already battered MoCo economy The federal shutdown will feed fears of brain drain in Montgomery County and throughout the DMV region.

Federal shutdown strikes an already battered Montgomery County economy

Quarterly water and sewer bills could jump about $18 in Montgomery County next year Residents of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties could pay roughly $18 more on their quarterly water and sewer bills next year.

Quarterly water and sewer bills could jump about $18 in Montgomery County next year

Montgomery County’s Toys for Tots says it needs help fast Holiday gift drives across Montgomery County brace for an increase of families in need due to federal layoffs. But donations will likely also decrease, they say.

Nothing under the tree? Montgomery County’s Toys for Tots says it needs help fast.

Montgomery County police are easing requirements as they face officer shortfall Montgomery County Police are revamping its initial college-credit requirements to increase its applicant pool as the department faces a patrol officer shortage that is nearly 200 vacancies.

Montgomery County Police are easing cadet requirements as they face officer shortfall

What to do if you’re affected by the government shutdown A roundup of resources available to furloughed workers and others affected by the government shutdown.

What to do if you’re affected by the government shutdown

Birds and bird-watchers are transforming this Rockville park The documentary “Bird Walk” shows how RedGate Park, formerly a golf course, is being preserved from commercial development by residents, including bird enthusiasts.

Birds and bird-watchers are transforming this Rockville park

Maryland House speaker says ‘now is the time’ to take up congressional redistricting “Now is the time to have conversations about redistricting in Maryland,” Adrienne A. Jones told The Banner. “He has a ready and an eager and a willing partner in me.”

Maryland House speaker says ‘now is the time’ to take up redistricting

New water tank will help make Upcounty safer, firefighters say The location and size of the tank allow for easier access to an “uninterrupted water supply” in fire emergencies.

New water tank will help make Upcounty safer, firefighters say

MoCo businesses offering deals to federal workers Businesses across Montgomery County are offering deals and discounts to furloughed federal government workers.

Furloughed? We can’t get you working again, but we can tell you where to find some freebies.

5 years before teen was killed crossing the street, his mom asked for safer roads In September 2020, Caty Anderson typed out a short email to her state representative, lamenting that a woman was hit by a car near her family’s Kensington home.

5 years before her son died there, a mother tried to make an intersection safer

Economic hardship drives overcrowding at Maryland’s animal shelters Animal shelters across Maryland are struggling with record overcrowding — thanks in large part to an increasingly high cost of living.

A rocky economy drives overcrowding at Montgomery County’s animal shelter — and beyond

Economic hardship drives overcrowding at Maryland’s animal shelters Animal shelters across Maryland are struggling with record overcrowding — thanks in large part to an increasingly high cost of living.

A rocky economy drives overcrowding at Montgomery County’s animal shelter — and beyond

5 years before teen was killed crossing the street, his mom asked for safer roads In September 2020, Caty Anderson typed out a short email to her state representative, lamenting that a woman was hit by a car near her family’s Kensington home.

5 years before her son died there, a mother tried to make an intersection safer

1 dead after a fatal motorcycle collision in Rockville The incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. Sunday, forcing the closure of some lanes on Montrose Drive near St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

1 dead after a fatal motorcycle collision in Rockville

MoCo businesses offering deals to federal workers Businesses across Montgomery County are offering deals and discounts to furloughed federal government workers.

Furloughed? We can’t get you working again, but we can tell you where to find some freebies.

Suspect learns fate for assassination attempt of Justice Kavanaugh at his Maryland home A California resident who attempted to assassinate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his Maryland home was sentenced Friday to over eight years in prison by a federal judge.

Suspect learns fate for assassination attempt of Justice Kavanaugh at his Chevy Chase home

New water tank will help make Upcounty safer, firefighters say The location and size of the tank allow for easier access to an “uninterrupted water supply” in fire emergencies.

New water tank will help make Upcounty safer, firefighters say

What to do if you’re affected by the government shutdown A roundup of resources available to furloughed workers and others affected by the government shutdown.

What to do if you’re affected by the government shutdown

Maryland House speaker says ‘now is the time’ to take up congressional redistricting “Now is the time to have conversations about redistricting in Maryland,” Adrienne A. Jones told The Banner. “He has a ready and an eager and a willing partner in me.”

Maryland House speaker says ‘now is the time’ to take up redistricting

Birds and bird-watchers are transforming this Rockville park The documentary “Bird Walk” shows how RedGate Park, formerly a golf course, is being preserved from commercial development by residents, including bird enthusiasts.

Birds and bird-watchers are transforming this Rockville park

For sale: Luxurious estate with beautiful grounds in Potomac This luxury home in Potomac boasts more than 8,000 square feet, seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half bathrooms.

For sale: Luxurious estate with beautiful grounds in Potomac

Montgomery County police are easing requirements as they face officer shortfall Montgomery County Police are revamping its initial college-credit requirements to increase its applicant pool as the department faces a patrol officer shortage that is nearly 200 vacancies.

Montgomery County Police are easing cadet requirements as they face officer shortfall

Jane Goodall leaves her mark on Marylanders While the British scientist was a global icon, Jane Goodall occasionally visited Maryland, under varying circumstances.

Jane Goodall leaves her mark on Marylanders — from a permanent tattoo to a lasting legacy

ICE’s appearance at Silver Spring Elementary school sparks panic among Hispanics ICE officers drove into the parking lot at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School in Silver Spring Monday, causing panic among Hispanic parents who worried that the undocumented among them might be detained.

‘I’m praying they don’t come back’: ICE sighting panics Silver Spring elementary school community

Council responds to surveillance concerns after gas-powered leaf blower ban Complaints about gas-powered leaf blowers had to include a photo or video of the person using the leaf blower before enforcement could begin, leading to concerns about surveillance.

Montgomery County Council responds to surveillance concerns after gas-powered leaf blower ban

Montgomery County’s cancellation of Hispanic Heritage Festival draws criticism County Executive Marc Elrich said he was responding to community concerns about drawing attention from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Montgomery County’s cancellation of Hispanic Heritage Festival draws criticism

7 things to do in Montgomery County, festivals aplenty Taste of Bethesda, Takoma Park Street Festival and other things to do this week in Montgomery County.

7 things to do in Montgomery County, one festival after another