‘Montrose Parkway’ Now ‘Josiah Henson Parkway’
The Montgomery Planning Board voted to rename Montrose Parkway in Bethesda to honor local abolitionist Rev. Josiah Henson in a Feb. 24 meeting. “He was an absolutely remarkable human being… Read More
Councilman Hans Riemer
County Executive Candidates Forum to be Livestreamed Wednesday by MyMCM
Candidates for Montgomery County Executive will discuss issues surrounding affordable housing, renters’ rights, and the eviction crisis on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. in a virtual public forum. Confirmed… Read More
Council Approves $2 Million for Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to approve an almost $2 million special appropriation for the FY22 Operating Budget to provide initial funding for a Guaranteed Income Pilot… Read More
Silver Spring Residents Rally to Protect Black Children
Silver Spring area residents marched from East Silver Spring Elementary School to the Silver Spring Civic Center March 21 to send a message to Montgomery County officials that they must… Read More
Football is Back After Unanimous Vote by County Council
Football in full gear is back. Friday afternoon, members of the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved guidelines that let the already-shortened three-season high school season go on, although it is… Read More
Some MCPS Middle School Staff Will be Trained in Restorative Justice
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved Feb. 23 spending $750,000 to train middle school teachers and staff in restorative justice with the goal of reducing disproportionate discipline and arrests. Councilmembers Will… Read More
Council Holds Public Hearing Thursday on Fate of School Resource Officers
A virtual public hearing concerning whether to prohibit the Montgomery County Police Department from having officers in public schools is set for Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers Will Jawando… Read More
Council Overrides Elrich’s Veto on Lowering Impact Taxes
Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to override County Executive Marc Elrich’s veto of legislation concerning changes to the county impact taxes for transportation and public school improvements. The legislation decreases… Read More
Councilmembers Allowed to Campaign For Ballot Questions
Montgomery County councilmembers are permitted to openly advocate and tweet about their preferences on the ballot questions in the November 3 election even if the results could affect their jobs… Read More