County’s Climate Goals Hinge on Electric Vehicles
The 2021 Montgomery County Climate Action Plan set a lofty goal: zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 and an 80% emissions reduction by 2027. To meet this deadline, county officers… Read More
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Montgomery College Hosts Gov. Moore’s Year of Service Option
Montgomery College was selected as a host site for Gov. Wes Moore’s inaugural class of service year option and Maryland Corps members. The college is partnering with the Maryland Department… Read More
Maryland Ocupa el Sexto Lugar entre los Mejores Estados para Quienes Buscan Empleo
Maryland es el sexto mejor estado del país para quienes buscan empleo según un nuevo estudio. Virginia ocupó el segundo lugar. El sitio web de finanzas WalletHub publicó esta semana… Read More
Maryland Ranks 6th Best State for Job Seekers
Maryland is the sixth best state for job seekers according to a new study. Neighboring Virginia ranked number two. The finance website WalletHub released the study, 2023 Best & Worst… Read More
Officials Paint New Dedicated Bus Lane
With the push of a roller, Montgomery County officials painted red a future dedicated bus lane, marking the first phase of the Great Seneca Transit Network. By late next summer,… Read More
County Permitting Services to Host Stakeholders Forum Dec 6
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) is hosting a stakeholders forum for professionals who work with them on Wednesday, Dec. 6 in Wheaton from 8:30 a.m.-noon. “We are… Read More
Store Reporter: Holiday Season Shopping, Store Openings
The holiday season is underway. MCM spoke with Cheryl Heimlich, who runs storereporter.com, about Black Friday as well as new store openings and holiday festivities at Westfield Montgomery Mall. Store Reporter… Read More
Elrich: Shop Locally on Small Business Saturday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants residents to shop locally Nov. 25 on Small Business Saturday. For every dollar spent at a local business, 70 cents remain in the community.… Read More
Store Reporter: Longtime Potomac McDonald’s Saved by Petition
Residents made their voices heard when a longtime McDonald’s in Cabin John Village was expected to close at the end of the year. One online petition and more than 2,600… Read More
County Announces Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Montgomery County has announced multiple closures and operating hours changes for facilities, services, buildings and offices on Thanksgiving weekend. County offices—Closed Thanksgiving Day. MC 311—Closed Thanksgiving Day. State offices and… Read More
Blakely Wins 2023 Commanders Fan of the Year Award
Monica Blakely has always had an immense passion for the Washington Commanders. When her dad immigrated to the Washington D.C. area from Iran, he fell in love with the hometown… Read More
Registration for Whiskey Lotteries to Begin Dec. 3
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open registration for limited availability whiskey lotteries that provide a chance to purchase highly sought spirits on Dec. 3. The lotteries will only… Read More