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
County Council
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
County Has Not Seen Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Since Protests Began, Gayles Says
Montgomery County has not seen an increase in COVID-19 cases due to large-scale Black Lives Matter protests, said County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles. “What we have observed here is… Read More
Gayles Explains Incongruity Between Decline in Hospitalizations and Shortage of Acute Care Bed Space
Although the number of people going to the hospital with COVID-19 is decreasing, patients stay for longer periods of time which helps explain why the acute care bed capacity metric… Read More
Council Accepting Applications for County’s Policing Advisory Commission
Montgomery County Councilmembers are seeking applicants for the county’s Policing Advisory Commission. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on June 19, 2020. Signed into law in December of 2019, the… Read More
MCEDC Launching Telework Assistance Program for Local Businesses and Nonprofits
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation will be administering and awarding up to $2,500 grants to eligible county businesses and nonprofits for teleworking equipment and software purchased due to the… Read More
County Council Reviews MCPS Capital Budget for FY21-26
The Montgomery County Council held a virtual work session on Monday to review the Capital Improvements Program Budget for Montgomery County Public Schools. The Board’s FY21-26 request totals $1.82 billion.… Read More
Rice Accepting Applications for Councilmember for a Day Contest
Councilmember Craig Rice is accepting applications for his “Councilmember for a day” challenge. This challenge allows students to apply to become an honorary councilmember for a day, hopefully getting students… Read More
County Homeless Shelter For Men Will be Expanded
Montgomery County Council unanimously agreed Tuesday morning to spend $1,140,000 to build an addition to its men’s homeless shelter in Rockville. The council also discussed allocating up to $2 million… Read More
Five Things to Know for April 17 in Montgomery County
Cloudy today with a high temperature near 60 degrees. Check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Friday, April 17. 1. Council Tele-Town… Read More
Councilmember Albornoz Updates Council’s Efforts to Support Residents
Councilmember Gabe Albornoz gives an update about what the county council is doing to help support the residents of Montgomery County during the coronavirus crisis. The council has passed $20… Read More