Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 9, in Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Nov. 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County is holding seven free testing clinics today. The schedule of… Read More
Council member Craig Rice
County Council Approves $1.5 million for Youth Sports Initiative
Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously approved separate special appropriations to support the Youth Sports Initiative during a session on Tuesday. Today the council passed more than $1.5 million dollars in funding… Read More
Council Approves $750,000 Food Insecurity Appropriation for Residents and Families
Montgomery County Council approved a $750,000 special appropriation, on Thursday, to help address the increasing level of food insecurity of the County’s residents and families. This special appropriation was initiated… Read More
Rice Accepting Applications for Councilmember for a Day Contest
Councilmember Craig Rice is accepting applications for his “Councilmember for a day” challenge. This challenge allows students to apply to become an honorary councilmember for a day, hopefully getting students… Read More
Jawando Introduces Bill to Suspend ‘Carryout Bag Tax’
The Montgomery County Council introduced legislation to suspend the “carryout bag tax,” until the end of the COVID-19 health crisis. Grocery stores and other establishments are currently prohibiting customers from… Read More
Black History Month: MCM Spotlights County Councilmember Craig Rice
Montgomery Community Media is honoring Montgomery County’s District 2 Councilmember Craig Rice. Rice was first elected in November of 2010 as the District 2 representative. This, at the time, made… Read More
Massage Workers Testify Against Proposed Bodyworks Bill
The Montgomery County Council held a public hearing Feb. 4 for the Bodyworks Establishments bill. First introduced on Jan. 14, Bill 1-20 would require all bodyworks practitioners, like massage therapists… Read More
Hucker Wants to Install Cameras to Catch Distracted Drivers
Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker wants the Maryland General Assembly to pass a bill that would install road cameras to film and catch distracted drivers in the county. Sen. Jeff… Read More