Officials React to Rising Level of Food Insecurity
As the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) annual report on food insecurity revealed last week, the problem is getting worse in the metro region and in Montgomery County. This is… Read More
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Residents, Politicians Flock to Kensington Labor Day Parade
Monday was a picture-perfect day for a parade through Kensington neighborhoods. Bands and floats brought a smile to spectators who lined Howard Avenue’s Antique Row. Many local politicians took advantage… Read More
Task Force Established to Bring Sports Tourism to County
County councilmembers on Tuesday unanimously agreed to set up a task force to seek ways of bringing more sporting events — and the accompanying revenue they would generate — to… Read More
Argentine Health Delegation Visits Mary’s Center in Silver Spring
A health delegation from Argentina’s private and public sectors visited Mary’s Center Clinic on Wednesday in Silver Spring to learn about the U.S. health system and explore avenues for research,… Read More
CASA Removes Statement on Palestine, Israel After Strong Feedback
CASA removed its post “in resolute and steadfast solidarity with the people of Palestine in their relentless fight for freedom” following Councilmember Andrew Friedson’s letter of outrage and other Montgomery… Read More
Mary’s Center Celebrates 15 Years With Plans to Expand
Mary’s Center celebrated 15 years and still growing strong Friday with a vow to continue helping the minds, bodies and souls of those who depend on it for low-cost health… Read More
Bill Introduced to Create Voluntary 9-1-1 Registry Program
Councilmember Dawn Luedtke introduced Bill 33-23, which would establish a voluntary 9-1-1 registry program that would improve emergency response by allowing the public to provide personal and medical information to… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Create Airpark Community Advisory Committee
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a bill to create the Airpark Community Advisory Committee (ACAC) on Tuesday, which will provide a forum to discuss and propose recommendations to improve… Read More
Albornoz Introduces Bill Requiring Gas Stations to Post Credit Price
A council bill would require gas stations in the county to post the highest credit price of regular gas. Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz introduced the new bill Tuesday. State… Read More
Raskin Diagnosed with ‘Serious But Curable Form of Cancer’
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which he called “a serious but curable form of cancer.” The Democrat who… Read More
3 Incumbent Councilmembers Lead At-Large Race, Tom Hucker Trailing
County Council Incumbents Evan Glass, Will Jawando and Gabe Albornoz are leading in the Democratic race for the four council at-large seats, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary from… Read More
Chevy Chase Rally Held for Affordable Housing, Met with Opposition
A rally for affordable housing in Chevy Chase, hosted by Montgomery for All and Action in Montgomery, drew a crowd of over 100 residents. At the event, speakers shared their… Read More