Elrich Cites ‘Need To Go Back To Phase 1’
Update (Nov. 23, 5:30 p.m.): Gov. Larry Hogan did not announce additional restrictions at his 4 p.m. press conference, however he said Maryland State Police will ramp up its COVID-19… Read More
County Council
Elrich Issues Order to Reinstate COVID-19 Restrictions: ‘This is Something We Just Have to Do’
Updated Post (Nov. 5): The Montgomery County Council said it will not vote on Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s executive order to reinstate some COVID-19 restrictions until next week. The… Read More
After Dispute Over Private Schools, County Still Unclear on its Authority to Make Closures
It’s unclear what authority Montgomery County has to make broad school closures if COVID-19 conditions get worse, Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard said at a county council meeting Tuesday. … Read More
Albornoz on Trump’s Motorcade Ride: ‘Irresponsible’; ‘Totally Tone Deaf’
President Trump’s discharge from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center came Monday evening, after being treated extensively for COVID-19 symptoms over the weekend. Prior to the President’s discharge, MyMCMedia spoke… Read More
County May Extend Alcohol Curfew With ‘Severe Consequences’ for Health Violations
In early August, Montgomery County mandated that restaurants and bars can not sell alcohol for on-premise consumption after 10 p.m. Now the county is considering letting establishments extend that to… Read More
Some Concerned Over Lack of Muslims on Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee
In November 2019, the Montgomery County Council passed a racial equity and social justice bill in hopes of helping combat institutional inequity. The bill established the 15-member Racial Equity and… Read More
Over 200 Applicants Later, Policing Advisory Commission Members Finalized
On Tuesday the Montgomery County Council approved members for the Policing Advisory Commission. The commission was established in December 2019 and is meant to provide oversight of the Montgomery County… Read More
Five Things to Know for July 15 in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Superintendent Press Conference: MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith will hold a press conference at 11:30… Read More
Councilmembers and Political Groups Concerned With Proposed $66M County Budget Cut
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich proposed $66 million in budget cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, including an $8.5 million reduction to police department funding that would eliminate more than… Read More
Five Things to Know for July 7 in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 7, and today is National Strawberry Sundae Day. Because scattered thunderstorms are expected later in the day, this is something sweeter that we can look forward to.… Read More
Councilmembers Want Property Tax Exemptions for High-Rise Developers at Metro Stations
Montgomery County Councilmembers want high-rise housing at Metro stations. Councilmember Hans Riemer held a press conference at the Forest Glen Metro Station Monday to discuss Bill 29-20, which would offer… Read More
Councilmember Glass Will Introduce LGBTQ Rights Legislation
Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce an “LGBTQ Bill of Rights” Tuesday, which could improve legal protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer residents in the county. Tomorrow, Councilmember @EvanMGlass… Read More