Opposition to data centers is a key campaign issue in Maryland governor’s race (DC News Now)
Opposition to data centers is a key campaign issue in Maryland governor’s race (DC News Now)
Montgomery Planning earns six international 2026 MarCom Awards for communications and marketing (montgomery-planning)
‘Our voice is our vote’: Marylanders march to the polls for the first day of early voting (bethesda-magazine)
No suspect found in Wednesday shooting near Walter Johnson High (bethesda-magazine)
From Bethesda Magazine: Comparing Montgomery County public high schools (bethesda-magazine)
This Week in MOCO ROOT
October 16, 2026
This week's news was marked by a mix of progress and controversy. A new model for expanding grocery access is being developed in partnership with Instacart, while residents expressed anger and frustration at county and city officials over their response to ICE and police violence. Meanwhile, efforts to address food insecurity and promote sustainability continued, with the county investing in community gardens and launching a new website to make information and services easier to access. In the world of development and construction, several projects received approvals, including the renovation of a park and the expansion of a childcare facility.
MOCO ROOT, THE PODCAST
The stories on this page, reported out loud. A weekly podcast digging into Montgomery County tech — government IT, data centers, school tech, and the local businesses behind the headlines.
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