5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 21, In Montgomery County
It’s time to take out old Earth, Wind & Fire records because it’s the (sort of) official day of dancing in September. Did you remember, tonight will be the 21st… Read More
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County Redistricting Commission to Begin Mapping New Council Districts
The Montgomery County Redistricting Commission will convene on Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. to begin the process of mapping new Council districts for future Council elections, according to a presentation… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 20, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Sept. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Committee Meetings: The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee (PHED) and the Public… Read More
Councilmember Rice: ‘Trust The Vaccine. Please Get It.’
Not only are the number of new coronavirus cases dropping steeply among Montgomery County residents, the vaccines are showing they are effective. Ninety seven percent of the recent cases in… Read More
County Board Of Appeals Seeks Applicants For New Appointee
The Montgomery County Council is accepting applicants to serve on its Board of Appeals, the five-member quasi-judicial panel which settles land zoning and development disputes. The open position can be… Read More
El programa de Calles Compartidas Continuará Durante todo el Verano en Montgomery
El programa de calles compartidas del condado de Montgomery continuará durante todo el verano, anunció el condado en un comunicado el 11 de junio. El Departamento de Transporte (MCDOT) inició… Read More
County’s Shared Streets Program Will Continue Throughout Summer
Montgomery County’s Shared Streets program will continue throughout the summer, the county announced in a June 11 statement. The Department of Transportation (MCDOT) began the Shared Streets program when the… Read More
Morales Looks to ‘Take Baton’ from Navarro, Announces Run for County Council District 4 Seat
Maricé Morales, former state delegate for Maryland District 19, formally announced her candidacy this week virtually for the 2022 District 4 Montgomery County Council election. The District 4 seat is currently… Read More
Council Commemorates National Mental Health Awareness Month in May
During the pandemic, mental health issues and drug overdoses rose as did calls for help to Montgomery County’s mobile crisis team. Dr. Raymond Crowel, director of the county’s Department of… Read More
Rice Hosts Film Festival, Will Announce Councilmember for a Day Winner
Councilmember Craig Rice will announce the winner of the Councilmember for a Day Challenge Wednesday at the conclusion of a screening of the top five videos entered into this year’s… Read More
County Council Passes Second Resolution in Support of D.C. Statehood
The Montgomery County Council passed a resolution on Tuesday in support of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (MWCOG) latest resolution calling for statehood for the District of Columbia. The… Read More
County Council to Hold Budget Public Hearings April 6-8
The Montgomery County Council will hold four public hearings on County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed fiscal 2022 budget from April 6 through April 8. Elrich presented his recommended operating budget… Read More