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5 things to know today, May 14, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, May 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Cooler weather today, according to the National Weather Service. There… Read More
Council moves forward with progressive income taxes
In a split vote, the Montgomery County Council voted 6-5 Wednesday to move forward with a progressive income tax structure. Budget deliberations are not done yet and will continue until… Read More
District 6 Candidate Sonia Garcia, a former NIH employee, raises concerns over gov’t transparency
Since losing her federal job at the National Institutes of Health, Sonia Garcia has been working at her father’s small business while helping neighbors navigate the University Boulevard Corridor and… Read More
Two bills ask to pause data center projects
Both Councilmembers Evan Glass and Will Jawando have introduced bills before the county council to delay any action on data centers. Councilmember Glass held a press conference last week to… Read More
Jawando warns proposed budget cuts could lead to MCPS job losses
Montgomery County Councilmember and county executive candidate Will Jawando expressed his concerns about the impact of the current budget proposals on the public school system late Tuesday. Specifically, he pointed… Read More
MCPS advierte posibles recortes de personal por crisis presupuestaria
El superintendente de las escuelas públicas del condado de Montgomery, Thomas Taylor, publicó un video la mañana del martes para informar a sus trabajadores que podrían producirse recortes de personal… Read More
Concejo de Montgomery vota a favor de eliminar crédito fiscal para propietarios de viviendas
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery aprobó la eliminación de un crédito fiscal para propietarios de viviendas que otorga a los residentes una reducción de $692 en sus facturas de… Read More
Montgomery Parks looks to preserve Black baseball’s past
In an effort to preserve and share the history of African-American baseball and softball in Montgomery County, the county’s public park system is inviting residents to share their memories through… Read More
5 things to know today, May 13, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Ballot Drop Boxes: Drop boxes are now available in the county… Read More
MCPS looks at personnel loss amid county budget cuts
MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor released a video early Tuesday, informing staff that personnel cuts may be coming as the county council struggles with the budget for fiscal year 2027. He… Read More
Council condemns ‘racist remarks’ against Delegate Chao
Council President Natali Fani-González started Tuesday morning’s council session with a strong condemnation of two Maryland delegates for what she described as their “racist remarks.” On a Friends of Mark… Read More
State Police stop car rally in Layhill
Maryland State Police broke up an illegal car rally on Saturday, May 8, on Layhill Road in Silver Spring. According to a news release, the police action was part of… Read More