Writing the Wrongs
In this powerful piece, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, Aisha Sowe sits down with local government officials and nonprofit leaders to discuss the deep-rooted impact of discriminatory policing on… Read More
Government
Sen. Van Hollen Joins Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway at Nourishing Bethesda
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen toured Nourishing Bethesda Friday morning, learning about its Choice Market and helping distribute a Thanksgiving dinner to local families. Nourishing Bethesda was founded in 2020… Read More
Maryland’s Legislators Vow to Remain Strong During Incoming Trump Administration
Incoming President Donald Trump’s administration, along with Republican control of Congress, cast a pall over Friday morning’s 2024 Legislative Breakfast at the Bethesda Marriott Conference Center. Maryland legislators strove to… Read More
Breaking Ground on New Affordable Apartments in North Bethesda
On Thursday, county leaders and partners broke ground on a new apartment development in North Bethesda that is supposed to provide affordable housing to more than 160 families. The Chimes… Read More
State Lifts Outdoor Open-Air Burning Ban
The statewide ban on outdoor burning is no longer in effect, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday. The ban on open-air burning was implemented due to dry conditions… Read More
Departamento de Transporte Busca Embajadores Jóvenes para el Programa Visión Cero
El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT) invita a un máximo de 35 estudiantes de secundaria a unirse al Programa de Embajadores Jóvenes Visión Cero. Esta iniciativa brinda… Read More
Concejo Presenta Ley para Inmigrantes
El martes, el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery presentó la Ley de Mejora de la Seguridad de las Víctimas y los Inmigrantes (“Visa U”), que proporciona estatus legal a las… Read More
Department of Transportation Seeking Teens for Vision Zero Youth Ambassador Program
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is inviting up to 35 high school students to join the Vision Zero Youth Ambassador Program. This initiative provides teens with leadership skills… Read More
Council Introduces Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council presented the Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act (“U Visa”), which provides legal status to victims of certain violent crimes who have suffered physical… Read More
‘A Significant Challenge’: State Legislators Grapple With Budget Deficit
Ahead of the Maryland General Assembly’s meeting in January, analysts say a widening budget deficit may be the worst fiscal situation the state has faced in two decades. According to… Read More
Nominations Open for Women Making History Award
The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Montgomery County Women Making History Award. The award recognizes women who have made significant… Read More
County Commemorates World AIDS Day With Women’s Sexual Health Event
Workshops focused on Black women’s sexual health and wellness are set for Dec. 3 to commemorate World AIDS Day. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the… Read More