Montgomery Community Media

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Name That Street: Rockville’s Planning Commission met this week and voted to name the street in front of Choice Hotels International Helen Heneghan Way. 2. Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week: Starting Sunday, August 9, apparel and footwear $100 or less are exempt from the state sales […]

If your fridge is on the fritz or furnace putting up a fight, this is the weekend to replace it. Consumers will get a break from the state’s six percent sales tax on qualifying Energy Star products from February 14-16. During Shop Maryland Energy weekend, the following Energy Star products are tax free: Air conditioners Washers […]

Here are five things to know today, August 12, in Montgomery County: 1. Grizzly bears make their debut at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. 2. Montgomery County Police are investigating multiple reports of vehicle vandalism in Olney. 3. A rising freshman at Montgomery Blair High School , Katherine Wu has been named a national finalist […]

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot’s office is gearing up for Shop Maryland, the state’s tax-free week. Beginning Sunday, August 10, consumers who buy clothing and shoes priced $100 or less will be spared the state’s 6 percent sales tax for one week, ending Saturday, August 16. “Each year this initiative helps Maryland families and gives large […]

The second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is designated as Shop Maryland Week each year. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less are exempt from the Maryland 6% sales tax. This year, Shop Maryland Week is August 12-18. Accessory items are not included. View or print the Maryland Tax-Free-Week FAQ sheet. […]