Montgomery County Dedicates Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day
On Tuesday, County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Sidney Katz proclaimed Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day. 65 years ago Tuesday – December 1, 1955 – Rosa Parks refused… Read More
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County to Hold Virtual Forum on Public Safety Thursday
A virtual community forum on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. on Reimagining Public Safety in Montgomery County is the next step for the County’s Reimagining Public Safety Initiative. Results of… Read More
County Imposes Immediate New Restrictions on Gathering Sizes, Mask Mandates
Update (Nov. 25): After receiving many questions from residents about Tuesday’s announcement of a new face covering directive, Montgomery County clarified its position. Masks are required anytime residents are likely… Read More
After Meeting Two Criteria for Suspension, Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program Will Cease
Montgomery County’s Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program will be suspended Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. The program allowed some restaurants and bars to serve alcohol for on-premise drinking until midnight… Read More
Council Postpones Vote to Reinstate COVID-19 Restrictions
The Montgomery County Council postponed voting on County Executive Marc Elrich’s order reinstating some COVID-19 restrictions. A vote is tentatively scheduled for the council’s next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10.… Read More
Commission for Women to Host Covid-19 Listening Tours
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host a series of virtual listening sessions during the month of November. According to a press release, these virtual sessions will allow women… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 5, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Nov. 5 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1.Vote-By-Mail Ballot Canvassing Continues: The Montgomery County Board of Elections will resume processing remaining Vote-by-Mail ballots today… Read More
Lawmakers Call on Hogan to Provide $2 Million for Businesses Along Purple Line
Several Maryland and Montgomery County lawmakers gathered outside of Evita’s Bridal Shop in Takoma Park Monday, calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to provide funding for businesses along the Purple Line.… Read More
Elrich Calls for Civility on Election Day
MyMCMedia spoke to County Executive Marc Elrich ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Here’s Elrich’s message to Montgomery County residents: “We need to take a deep breath and find a… Read More
Council Overrides Veto of High-Rise Housing at Metrorail Stations Act
The Montgomery County Council has overridden a veto of the “More Housing at Metrorail Stations Act,” a major housing initiative for Metrorail stations, according to a county press release. Originally enacted… Read More
Health Officials Announce Revised Indicators; Reopening Rollbacks Evaluated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Montgomery County health officials announced revised indicators to guide potential rollbacks of Phase 2 reopening provisions. On Friday, Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis… Read More
‘The Buck Stops With Him’: Council Blasts Elrich for Undistributed Federal COVID-19 Funds
An emotional Montgomery County Council blasted the county staff, and specifically County Executive Marc Elrich, after receiving information that much of the federal money allocated to help residents and businesses… Read More