Tax on Tobacco, Electronic Vaping Liquid Increases July 1
Beginning July 1, tobacco tax rates on cigarettes and other tobacco products will increase as will the sales and use tax rate on electronic smoking devices. The tax on a… Read More
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Crime in County Increases for Third Year in a Row
In 2023, overall crime in Montgomery County rose for the third year in a row. According to a report to county council, auto thefts jumped 131%, and carjackings rose almost… Read More
Complaints Against Takoma Park Police Increased in 2023
Takoma Park Police received 11 complaints during 2023, two of which were deemed unfounded and one which resulted in a written reprimand. According to the Internal Affairs Complaint Investigations report… Read More
Council Debates How to Handle ‘Broken’ Juvenile Justice System
“The juvenile justice system, I think, is broken,” declared State’s Attorney John McCarthy during an emotional Public Safety County Council meeting Monday morning. The briefing on juvenile justice, crime and… Read More
Ridership Keeps Increasing on County’s Ride On Buses
Ridership on the county’s Ride On buses between March and June rose 9% as compared to the same period last year. Riders have continued to use the transit system at… Read More
County’s Office Vacancy Rate Rises to 16.5%
The office vacancy rate in Montgomery County increased about 40% since 2018 and now registers in about 16.5%, according to a presentation Monday before the council’s economic development committee. Much… Read More
AAA: El Calor Extremo Contribuyó al Reciente Aumento en los Precios de la Gasolina
Los precios de la gasolina se han disparado recientemente. El precio promedio nacional de la gasolina fue 29 centavos más alto que hace un mes, y 11 centavos más alto… Read More
AAA: Extreme Heat Contributed to Recent Spike in Gas Prices
Gas prices have spiked recently, but increases have slowed and may continue to lessen, according to AAA. As of Thursday, the national average gas price was 29 cents higher than… Read More
Elrich Signs Rent Stabilization Into Law
On Monday, County Executive Marc Elrich signed permanent rent stabilization into law less than a week after it was passed by the county council. Councilmembers passed the bill last Tuesday… Read More
Elrich Responds to 4.7-Cent Property Tax Increase
After the county council approved a $6.7 billion operating budget Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich said he is thankful more money is going toward schools but criticized a reduced tax… Read More
Councilmembers Support 4.7-Cent Property Tax Increase
In a straw vote Thursday, the Montgomery County Council voted to support a 4.7-cent property tax increase. The rate would cut County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed increase by more than half.… Read More
Homelessness Increased in County, D.C. Region
Homelessness in Montgomery County rose 54% from last year, according to the newly released Point-in-Time count that was conducted in January. The count reflects a one-night effort to reach as… Read More