Five Things to Know for Feb. 25 in Montgomery County
Happy Mardi Gras to those celebrating! It’s Tuesday, Feb. 25 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets at 9… Read More
Councilmember Tom Hucker
Reunión Comunitaria Abordó el Tema de Seguridad Peatonal
Alrededor de 200 personas llenaron el auditorio de Wheaton High School, el domingo por la tarde, para ofrecer sus opiniones y sugerencias sobre las mejores opciones para reducir los accidentes… Read More
Pedestrian, Bicycle, Traffic Safety Town Hall Addresses Community Concerns
About 200 people filled Wheaton High School auditorium Sunday afternoon to offer suggestions on the best ways to reduce pedestrian and bicycle accidents in Montgomery County. County council members, along… 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
Raskin Endorses Warren for President
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Dist. 8) announced his support for Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-Mass.) presidential campaign on Wednesday. In a video published on social media, Raskin endorsed Warren and also pledged… Read More
Franchot, Hogan Agree on Highway-Widening Plan
A massive highway widening project, designed to relieve congestion on the Capital Beltway and I-270, had stalled in Annapolis, but will now go forward after Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller… Read More
County Officials to Lead Rally Protesting Widening of I-270, I-495
A rally has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday in the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, on the amendments to the multibillion-dollar Beltway and I-270 expansion. Both Montgomery… 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
Council Elects Katz, Hucker as New President, Vice President
The Montgomery County Council elected a new Council President and Vice President to one-year terms on Tuesday. Sidney Katz will serve as Council President, while Tom Hucker will become the… Read More
Safety at Wheaton Metro Garage Subject of Forum
Safety at the Wheaton Metro parking garage will be the subject of a community forum Monday, Nov. 18. The forum takes place at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center Social Hall,… Read More
Montgomery Elections Board Accused of Voter Suppression
Board Chair Calls Allegation ‘A Political Attack’ Political, community and labor leaders called on the Montgomery County Board of Elections on Friday to reverse its earlier decision to add the… Read More
Five Things to Know for Sept. 10 in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, September 10 and this week is National Suicide Prevention Week. If anyone you know is suffering, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Here are five things to… Read More