Little Falls Parkway Compromise Approved
After months of adjustments and tweaks to the thoroughfare from River Road into the heart of Bethesda, the County Council approved Tuesday the current plan put forward by the Montgomery… Read More
County Council
New Council President Looks Forward to Taking Progress ‘To The Next Level’
During his first media briefing as council president Monday, Andrew Friedson said “gardez bien” or “guard well” will not just be the county’s motto but a guiding principle. Friedson noted… Read More
White’s Ferry 3-Year Shutdown Drags On
At the end of December, White’s Ferry will mark its third year without operation. In October, the County Council met with all the parties involved in this stalemate. Montgomery County… Read More
Montgomery County ICYMI News Roundup Dec 4-8
Here are five top news items from the week of Dec. 4. 1. Jawando, Advocates Continue Push for Tip Credit Phase-Out It has been about a year since Washington, D.C.… Read More
Friedson Elected County Council President, Stewart Elected Vice President
County Councilmember Andrew Friedson was elected Council president Tuesday. Friedson, who previously served as Council vice president, was unanimously approved by his fellow councilmembers. Councilmember Kate Stewart was unanimously chosen… Read More
Montgomery County ICYMI News Roundup Nov 27-Dec 1
Here are five top news items from the week of Nov. 27. 1. Officials Paint New Dedicated Bus Lane With the push of a roller, Montgomery County officials painted red… Read More
Council Approves More Funding for Security Grant Program
Councilmembers voted to add funding to the county’s security grant program for houses of worship and nonprofits. County Council Vice President Andrew Friedson suggested increasing the proposed $100,000 from the… Read More
Little Falls Area Residents Protest New Parks Plan
On Thursday, Nov. 17, a group of residents held a silent vigil to protest current proposals by Montgomery Parks for continuing modifications to the Little Falls Parkway, an important conduit… Read More
County Council Plans to Hold Public Hearings
The County Council will be holding three public hearings during November. They are scheduled to be held at the Council Office Building on Nov. 7, 14, and 28. Residents must… Read More
Security Funding to Religious Institutions Increased by $300,000
Following an attack by Hamas on Israel and the current violence in Gaza, Montgomery County expedited $311,700 in nonprofit security grant funding Tuesday to Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Zoroastrian communities… Read More
Council Recognizes 45th Anniversary of County’s Smoke Alarm Law
The county council proclaimed October as Fire Prevention Month and recognized the 45th anniversary of Montgomery County’s smoke alarm law. In the late 1970s, the county was the first major jurisdiction… Read More
Opposing Sides Clash Over Proposed Tip Credit Elimination
Controversy over a tip credit bill continued Tuesday as opposing sides on the matter of eliminating the tip credit in Montgomery County clashed at the county council building. Police arrived… Read More