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In 2025, Montgomery County saw the closure of 19 restaurants due to factors like lease issues, rising rents, and business challenges, including long-standing establishments and new ventures across various neighborhoods.
A Montgomery County business owner is hospitalized with a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection, necrotizing fasciitis, but is showing signs of recovery after emergency treatment, with family and community support aiding his ongoing recovery.
A serious head-on collision occurred in Fonda, New York, involving two cars and resulting in at least one serious injury; the cause of the crash is under investigation, and the affected road has reopened.
Montgomery County celebrates a significant economic boost with Samsung Biologics establishing its first US manufacturing site in Rockville, alongside major biotech investments like Astra-Zeneca and X-energy, and the development of the Viva White Oak project, which will create thousands of jobs and housing units.
A school principal in Montgomery County is on administrative leave and facing termination after allegedly making antisemitic remarks in a voicemail to a parent, which was inadvertently recorded. The district is investigating the incident, and community leaders are calling for further action to address systemic antisemitism.
Montgomery County will implement a law on January 1 that bans most stores from providing plastic bags, requiring shoppers to pay a 10-cent fee for paper bags, with revenue supporting environmental initiatives. Violations will result in fines, and the law aims to reduce plastic waste and protect local waterways.
Montgomery County will ban plastic carryout bags starting January 1, 2026, and impose a 10-cent fee on paper bags to reduce plastic pollution, with extensive outreach efforts to inform residents and businesses.
Due to icy conditions caused by recent snow and freezing temperatures, three Montgomery County Public Schools remained closed on Monday, while others operated on a delayed schedule, as the district prioritized safety and continued snow and ice removal efforts.
A car crashed into the front of a Starbucks in Wynnewood, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, causing no injuries; authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
Montgomery County officials anticipate an increase in homeless individuals arriving from Washington, D.C., following the federal takeover of D.C. police and deployment of National Guard troops by President Trump, which may strain local resources and services. County officials are monitoring the situation and preparing to respond, but the full impact remains uncertain.
Mosquito samples in Dayton and Vandalia tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting Public Health to schedule spraying with adulticide in these areas on July 30 and 31 to prevent human cases, with no current reports of West Nile Virus in humans in Montgomery County.
During a severe flash flood in Montgomery County, Maryland, over 100 rescue calls were made in just two hours due to intense rainfall and rapid water rise, prompting the most critical flood warning ever issued in the D.C. area, with numerous water rescues and road closures but no initial injuries reported.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that parents can opt their children out of LGBTQ-themed books in schools, citing religious freedom concerns, a decision that critics say could create chaos in public education by requiring advance notice and opt-outs for various lessons. The ruling stems from a case involving Montgomery County, Maryland, where parents challenged the school's inclusion of such books in the curriculum.
A case of whooping cough has been confirmed at Upper Merion High School in Montgomery County, marking the first case since a previous outbreak in the spring. The highly contagious disease, also known as pertussis, spreads easily in school environments. While most people are vaccinated, the vaccine does not prevent infection but can reduce the severity of the illness. Health officials urge residents to stay updated on their vaccinations and advise symptomatic students to stay home.
Rechargeable batteries in everyday devices like phones and electric razors pose a fire hazard if not disposed of properly, as demonstrated by Montgomery County officials on "America Recycles Day." Improper disposal can lead to fires in trash trucks and landfills, with Maryland reporting 56 lithium-ion battery-related fires this year. Officials urge consumers to bring devices with batteries to designated disposal sites to prevent accidents.