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The statewide ban on outdoor burning is no longer in effect, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday.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
Government
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
Council Struggling With Ways to Make Housing More Affordable
Councilmembers reviewed the planning board’s recommendations on expanding affordable housing in the county. They noted that the process will take time, requiring hearings and zoning updates before any changes take… Read More
County Announces Thanksgiving Closures
Montgomery County government has announced their holiday schedule for Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. The press release has announced the following: County offices—Closed. MC 311— Closed. State… Read More
Martin O’Malley Resigns as Social Security Commissioner to Run for DNC Chair
Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland governor, has stepped down as Social Security Administration commissioner to become the first to announce his candidacy for chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).… Read More
4 New Takoma Park Councilmembers Sworn In; Vow to Focus on Housing
Takoma Park residents said goodbye to four councilmembers and welcomed in their newly elected slate Monday night. Terry Seamans, who has been a fixture on council since 1999, opted not… Read More