Upcoming County Fair Connects Residents to Critical Resources
Montgomery County officials are urging residents to attend the United in Service and Support Community Resource Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Executive… Read More
Council President Andrew Friedson
27 Police Officers Sworn In During 77th Commencement Exercises
24 men and three women were sworn in Thursday as Montgomery County law enforcement officers during the 77th commencement exercises. 16 of the new training class graduates became members of… Read More
Pike District, Naval Surface Warfare Center Sign Partnership
The Pike District Partnership that works to market businesses in North Bethesda and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division signed a partnership agreement Monday to enhance collaboration between area… Read More
County Honors Homeless Who Died During Past Year
The 62 people memorialized Thursday were veterans, handymen, parents, sons and daughters. They died during the past year. They also, at some point in their lives, were homeless. Fifty-one of… Read More
Hundreds Pedal Away Friday on Bike to Work Day
Montgomery County residents and public officials pedaled to work and other destinations Friday during Bike To Work Day, in what Council President Andrew Friedson called “the healthiest, most sustainable way… Read More
Large Turnout at Proposed Budget Public Hearings; Council Decides Against Tax or Debt Increase
Montgomery County Council decided against raising property taxes and increasing the county’s debt in fiscal year 2025, as Council President Andrew Friedson announced Monday during his weekly media briefing. County… Read More
Ceremonia de Premios del MCPD Honra a Los Agentes que Salvaron al Sargento Kepp
El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) entregó premios de Supervisor y de Salvamento el jueves por la mañana durante una ceremonia especial. El evento tomo lugar en… Read More
MCPD Awards Ceremony Honors Officers Who Saved Sgt. Kepp
The Montgomery County Police Department gave out Lifesaving and Supervisor Awards Thursday morning during a special ceremony. The event took place at the Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg. Attendees included… Read More
After Long Wait, Poolesville High School Opens New Classrooms
Poolesville High is the only all magnet school in the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) system. Over the years it rated five stars for its outstanding academic records. But until… Read More
Elrich, Friedson to Announce $900,000 in Grants for Hate Crime Prevention and Security
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Andrew Friedson, councilmembers and local leaders will announce the awarding of $900,000 in grants Wednesday morning. The grants, awarded through the County’s… Read More
ICE, County Officials Discuss Best Way to Handle Immigration Detainers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced March 1 that they had reached a “landmark agreement” with Montgomery County concerning immigration detainers. According to ICE officials, during a Feb.… Read More
Council Supports Townhouses on Houses of Worship and Private School Land
Montgomery County needs more affordable housing, and some faith-based organizations are land-rich and want to help. That is why councilmembers Kate Stewart and Andrew Friedson cosponsored the FAITH -based affordable… Read More