County Honors MLK With Live Stream Performing Arts Program
Montgomery County is holding a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Celebration program Monday, Jan. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in honor of the great civil rights… Read More
Councilmember Tom Hucker
Hucker Appointed Council President; Councilmembers Fondly Reflect on Katz’s Stint
The Montgomery County Council unanimously appointed Councilmember Tom Hucker council president at a meeting Tuesday. Councilmember Gabe Albornoz was appointed council vice president. Hucker was formerly vice president; he replaces… Read More
Commission for Women to Host Covid-19 Listening Tours
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host a series of virtual listening sessions during the month of November. According to a press release, these virtual sessions will allow women… Read More
County Leaders Introduce Maryland’s First Bus Rapid Transit Service
Montgomery County Department of Transportation officially debuted its Flash bus rapid transit system Wednesday, the first of its kind in the state of Maryland. MCDOT’s Flash buses operate on U.S.… Read More
Planned Balloon Releases Banned In Montgomery County
Don’t let go of all those balloons. Anyone intentionally releasing a sky full of helium-filled latex or mylar balloons in Montgomery County can be fined a minimum of $500. Montgomery… Read More
Council Appears United In Naming Madaleno As Next Chief Administrative Officer
Members of the Montgomery County Council spent about an hour Sept. 22 alternately praising Richard Madaleno and pressing him to improve relations between the council and County Executive Marc Elrich… Read More
Hearing Cancelled, But Lawsuit By Nonpublic Schools Is Not Withdrawn
A hearing on a lawsuit that was filed by several parents and private schools concerning whether Montgomery County has the right to tell them if their students may be allowed… Read More
Council Passes Resolution Supporting the Renaming of Washington Football Team
One week after the Washington’s NFL team announced they will officially retire their name and logo, the Montgomery County Council passed a resolution that displays their support of renaming the… Read More
Council President Katz Remembers Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
Representative John Lewis (D-Ga) died Friday, July 17 of pancreatic cancer leaving behind a powerful legacy as one of the game-changers in American Civil Rights history. Lewis was one of… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 18 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Thursday, June 18. 1. COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses: Senator Ben Cardin is holding a virtual forum to discuss relief for… Read More
Five Things to Know for May 18 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, May 18. 1. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council meet at 7:30 p.m. Here’s the agenda. Virtual meeting information may be found… Read More
Five Things to Know for May 11 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, May 11. 1. Graduation Goes Virtual: The Class of 2020 will celebrate graduation with a virtual ceremony in early… Read More