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Elrich’s Budget Fully Funds Montgomery College Request, Has Record Funding for Climate Initiatives
County Executive Marc Elrich’s $6.8 billion operating budget announced Wednesday fully funds Montgomery College’s request and includes record funding for environmental initiatives. The proposed budget fully covers Montgomery College’s $345.1… Read More
Rockville Teen Pleads Guilty to Rape
A Rockville teen has pleaded guilty to second-degree rape for assaulting a 16-year-old girl last year, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Caden Riley, 19, of Rockville,… Read More
Department of Transportation Announces ‘Heads Up Phones Down’ Video Contest
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced their ‘Heads Up Phones Down’ video contest for high school students. Students are challenged to create a video, maximum of 30 seconds,… Read More
Glass Introduces Safe Streets Act of 2023
Reading the names of the 19 individuals who were killed last year walking or biking on the county roads, followed by a moment of silence, Montgomery County Council President Evan… Read More
Bill Sponsored by Jawando Limiting Traffic Stops to be Introduced Tuesday
A bill sponsored by Councilmember Will Jawando and co-sponsored by Councilmember Kristin Mink to limit traffic stops in Montgomery County will be introduced to the council Tuesday, Feb. 28. Bill… Read More
Car Crashes Into Rockville Ice Rink, Leaves 2 Injured
A car crashed into the ice rink in the middle of Rockville Town Center on Sunday at 5:23 p.m. according to Rockville City Police. Both the driver and passenger were… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Feb. 27 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Pedestrian Safety Announcement: Council President Evan Glass will announce legislation to create safer streets for… Read More
New Wheaton Study Calls for Multicultural Business Designation
The Montgomery County Planning Department released its Wheaton Downtown study aimed at continuing the area’s revitalization. The 51-page study showcased the need for an “urban design framework to create a… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not on Presidents Day
Here’s an overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County this Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20. Montgomery County County Offices—Closed. MC 311—Closed. Libraries—Closed. Alcohol Beverages Services (ABS)—All… Read More
Driver Arrested in Deaths of Couple Going to Vote
A Gaithersburg man was charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol in connection to a fatal pedestrian collision that killed a husband and wife on their way… Read More
Safe Streets Grant Program Awards $7.5 Million to Montgomery Parks
The Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program awarded Montgomery Parks with $7.5 million towards facilitating safe access to parks, trails and recreation facilities through 2026. Director of Montgomery… Read More
Planners Working on Ways to Get Residents to Walk More
Montgomery County’s first comprehensive Pedestrian Master Plan lists ways to get more people walking and being safer while doing so. The 180-page plan is in draft form. A public hearing… Read More