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Takomagether — September 21, 2026

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Mon Sep 21
Issue No. 027
Edited by Justin Rood
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Today’s topics · MoCo · Murrland · PG County · Students & Schools
Top News 01
   
New Hunger Report Shows 31% Food Insecurity Rate in Montgomery County
Food insecurity in Montgomery County declined to 31% in the latest Capital Area Food Bank Hunger Report, making it the only county in the Greater Washington region to record a decrease.
MoCo Show · 2026-09-17 16:00
Sangfroid Distilling New Facility, Cocktail Bar in Takoma Park Sets Sight on Winter Opening
On Tuesday the distillery received $150,000 in funding from the state.
Bethesda Magazine · 2026-09-17 11:43
Leaders in the D.C. Region Push Back on the Use of Flock Cameras
There's growing concern about automatic license plate readers, and there are ways to balance public safety and surveillance.
WAMU · 2026-09-18 13:13
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MoCo 02
   
Police Chief Resigns as New OIG Report Finds Misconduct by ‘MCPD Executive’
Shortly after Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada’s resignation was announced Friday, the county’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report detailing misconduct.
MyMCMedia · 2026-09-18 18:51
Montgomery County Leaders React to Police Chief's Sudden Resignation Following Allegations of Misconduct
Montgomery County councilmembers released statements after an investigation found that Police Chief Marc Yamada missed work to golf without taking leave and more.
WUSA9 · 2026-09-18 19:23
Montgomery County Council Schedules Public Hearings on Housing, Taxes and Fire Safety
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings at 1:30 p.m. on September 29, October 6 and October 13 on a range of proposed legislation and other County matters.
MoCo Show · 2026-09-18 18:00
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Murrland 03
   
Moore Confident Marylanders Will Check ‘Yes’ on Redistricting Ballot Question
Gov. Wes Moore said he believes Marylanders will “overwhelmingly" support Question 3 when they go to the polls in November, the proposed constitutional question on the ballot this fall that would change the way congressional districts are drawn.
Maryland Matters · 2026-09-18 14:15
Proposed Rate Hikes for Long-Term Care Plans Would Double Premiums for Thousands of Seniors
Thousands of Maryland seniors paying for long-term health care could see their annual premiums double, or triple, over the next five years if state officials approve the steep increases requested by four Maryland insurance companies last week.
Maryland Matters · 2026-09-21 05:00
Maryland Reports Sharp Increase in Foster Children Placed With Family
Maryland is reporting a significant increase in the number of children in foster care being placed with relatives or other trusted adults following changes to the state’s kinship care system.
MoCo Show · 2026-09-19 09:13
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PG County 04
   
Hyattsville Residents Organizing Against Flock Cameras
Amid a nationwide protest against the automatic license-reading cameras, the group DeFlock HVL formed to press the city to end its contract with Flock.
Hyattsville Wire · 2026-09-19 19:32
Council Says ‘No’ to More Traffic Cameras
Members of the College Park City Council told city staff on Sept. 15 they do not want to add more stop sign cameras and will hold off on installing red light cameras until they get feedback from residents. The city has five stop sign cameras.
Streetcar Suburbs · 2026-09-18 11:34
Inside the Prince George's Fight for Control of Millions in Park, Planning Funds
A monthslong investigation shows how some of Prince George’s County councilmembers’ hand-picked organizations have received millions of dollars.
NBC4 Washington · 2026-09-18 03:26
Students & Schools 05
   
MCPS to Consider Closing and Consolidating Elementary and Middle Schools
MCPS is considering closing and consolidating elementary and middle schools. The district faces declining enrollment for the first time in more than 40 years.
MoCo Show · 2026-09-18 08:00
Nearly 50 Staff Members Lost MCPS Jobs, Others Transferred After Position Reductions
Most employees no longer working for district are social workers, the union says.
Bethesda Magazine · 2026-09-17 11:35
MCPS Says Future of Student Home-Building Program Still Being Determined
The future of a longstanding Montgomery County Public Schools program that has students construct and sell a home remains undetermined for the 2026-2027 school year, according to MCPS.
MoCo Show · 2026-09-18 19:00
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