County to Honor African American Community Leaders
Montgomery County will honor six African American community leaders with the “Living Legend Awards” at 7 p.m on Friday, June 14, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich
County Workers Receive Pay Raises in Proposed FY25 Budget
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously agreed to pay raises for three unions representing police, firefighters and food and commercial workers as well as other employees Tuesday. Members of the Montgomery County… Read More
Montgomery College East County Education Center Opens in Silver Spring
Montgomery College East County Education Center opened on the eastern side of Silver Spring near Fairland. County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Andrew Friedson joined Montgomery College President Jermaine… Read More
Los Oficiales del Condado Reaccionan Ante El Tiroteo Escolar Frustrado En Una Escuela
En una declaración conjunta emitida el jueves por la noche, Elrich, el ejecutivo del condado, el presidente del consejo, Friedson, el presidente de Seguridad Pública, Katz, y el presidente de… Read More
County Officials React to Thwarted School Shooting
In a joint statement issued on Thursday evening, County Executive Elrich, Council President Friedson, Public Safety Chair Katz and Education & Culture Chair Jawando praised the combined efforts of the… Read More
County Encourages Use of Public Transportation and Commits to Zero-Emissions
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) encourages residents to try public transportation ahead of Earth Day on Monday, April 22. Walking, biking or taking public transportation reduces harmful pollution… Read More
Large Turnout at Proposed Budget Public Hearings; Council Decides Against Tax or Debt Increase
Montgomery County Council decided against raising property taxes and increasing the county’s debt in fiscal year 2025, as Council President Andrew Friedson announced Monday during his weekly media briefing. County… Read More
Ceremonia de Premios del MCPD Honra a Los Agentes que Salvaron al Sargento Kepp
El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) entregó premios de Supervisor y de Salvamento el jueves por la mañana durante una ceremonia especial. El evento tomo lugar en… Read More
Homeowners Beware: Driveway-Paving Scams a Common Problem
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) warns homeowners about driveway-paving scammers who typically look to exploit them in spring. These scammers are a common problem in Montgomery County… Read More
MCPD Awards Ceremony Honors Officers Who Saved Sgt. Kepp
The Montgomery County Police Department gave out Lifesaving and Supervisor Awards Thursday morning during a special ceremony. The event took place at the Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg. Attendees included… Read More
Council Concerned that Proposed $7.1 Billion Budget Would Increase Debt
Following non-binding straw votes Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmembers agreed not to raise taxes and most likely not increase the amount of general obligations bonds to cover one-time expenditures. During a… Read More
After Long Wait, Poolesville High School Opens New Classrooms
Poolesville High is the only all magnet school in the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) system. Over the years it rated five stars for its outstanding academic records. But until… Read More