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5 things to know today, Sept. 17, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Sept. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Today’s forecast includes a chance of showers and thunderstorms after… Read More
Elrich defends plan for county trash as councilmembers question options
This week, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich defended his recommendation to close the county’s incinerator and trash processor after councilmembers reviewed various choices on how to proceed when the county’s… Read More
Inspector General finds county attorney employee guilty of vehicle misuse
Inspector General for Montgomery County Megan Davey Limarzi announced the results of an investigation into an employee at the Office of the County Attorney on Monday. The unnamed employee was… Read More
Report shows fewer troubled rental properties, but Silver Spring and Takoma Park lead the list
A new report from the Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) shows that fewer rental properties in the county are being flagged for poor conditions this fiscal… Read More
5 things to know today, Sept. 16, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. 25 Years After 9/11: MCM asked first responders, a veteran and… Read More
County Council introduces tax credits for homeowners, teachers, families
The Montgomery County Council introduced three tax credit bills Tuesday. Together, they would help homeowners, public school employees and families with modest incomes. None of the bills have passed yet.… Read More
Jawando’s county executive campaign continues as he recovers from heart attack
Councilmember Will Jawando‘s county executive campaign held an event in Olney on Thursday evening, despite his recent heart attack. Jawando and his family were not present. His wife, Michele Jawando,… Read More
Lithium battery fire displaces Bethesda family, kills family dog
A Bethesda house fire displaced two adults and two children Monday after flames tore through a three-level home on Sonoma Road. A neighbor spotted smoke and flames around 11:40 a.m.… Read More
Montgomery Parks invites public feedback on new athletic field policy
Montgomery Parks wants feedback on a proposed policy to allow individuals and groups to donate money to improve athletic fields across Montgomery County. The public can share their opinions through… Read More
5 things to know today, Sept. 15, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Sept. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. National Voter Registration Day: It is National Voter Registration Day… Read More
Councilmembers to deliberate options for trash disposal
On Tuesday, county councilmembers will discuss new options for how to get rid of trash. “That’s like the most important decision this fall,” Council President Natali Fani-González said during a… Read More
MCPS’ Salvadoran employees remain at work
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans with work visas in the U.S. expired on Wednesday, Sept. 9. That change triggered concern for the more than 43 thousand community members who… Read More