Homeless Resource Day Oct. 19 in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County hosts a homeless resource day on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bohrer Park Activity Center in Gaithersburg. The event, known as the… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich
Hillandale Center Debuts Its New Mural, Exterior Improvements
The Hillandale Center on New Hampshire Avenue showed off its new mural, signs and lighting Thursday. The $580,000 total facade improvement project marks the county’s first project completed under its… Read More
With Novavax’s Covid Vaccine, County Hopes More Residents Get Vaccinated
Now that Novavax in Gaithersburg has federal emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is optimistic that more residents will become vaccinated. Some people chose… Read More
Scotland AME Zion Church Rises as Renovations Begin
Four years after floods destroyed the foundation of Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac, residents of one of Montgomery County’s oldest Black communities gazed upon their uplifted church. Original plans… Read More
Thousands of Residents Would Be Affected if Government Shuts Down
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that could throw many county residents out of work or expect them to continue working without pay, according to U.S. Rep. Jamie… Read More
Department of Transportation to Offer Adult Bike and Scooter Classes
In collaboration with the Washington Area Bicyclist Associations (WABA), the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is offering adult bike classes in September, October and November to those 18 and… Read More
Elrich Seeks Input from Residents During 10 Upcoming Budget Forums
County Executive Marc Elrich will host 10 hybrid forums in the next four months for opinions on the 2025 Operating Budget. The county is in the early stages of creating… Read More
Department of Permitting Services Rebuilding Demolition Laws
Demolition companies face stricter rules and regulations from the county. Effective Monday, Aug. 21, an updated law mandates a demolition permit for any substantially demolished residential building. Following such demolitions,… Read More
County Offering Low-Income Families Free Computers, Discounted Internet Bills
As the new academic year approaches, Montgomery County is extending a helping hand to low-income families lacking essential digital resources. In a substantial initiative to bridge the technological divide, the… Read More
County Focuses on Continuing Problem of Food Insecurity
Food insecurity remains a pressing problem for tens of thousands of County residents. County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council say they are committed to finding workable solutions. They… Read More
Elrich Calls Charges Against MCPS Principal ‘Really Concerning’
County Executive Marc Elrich questioned how a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employee could have six complaints of sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior filed against him and, if true,… Read More
Thousands Attend Multiple National Night Out Events
Thousands of people turned out at more than 30 National Night Out events throughout Montgomery County Tuesday night. They spoke with police and fire fighters, climbed into fire trucks and… Read More