Police: Crime Decreasing in Downtown Silver Spring
Crime in the Downtown Silver Spring Business District fell by 7.6% during the past year, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). There has been a 68% decrease in… Read More
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Interfaith Iftar Event Focuses on What People Have in Common
More than 500 people joined an Interfaith Iftar discussion and meal Sunday during Ramadan at the Bait-ur-Rahman Mosque in Silver Spring. Two Montgomery County councilmembers, one delegate and several clergy… Read More
Elrich Says Proposed Property Tax Increase Would Fund Schools
During his annual operating budget presentation on Friday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a 3.5 cent property tax rate increase that he says would fund schools. The recommendation… Read More
County Plans Community Support Meeting On Mental Health March 6
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart will host the second virtual United in Service and Support community meeting focused on mental health resources on March 6 at 7:30 p.m. The… Read More
Council President Stewart Sits in on Community Exchange ‘Safe Space’ for Black Residents
Wednesday’s Black and African American Community Check-In Call and Info Resource Share welcomed County Council President Kate Stewart to the exchange. According to Montgomery County African American Liaison Frederick Hawkins,… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking
The Montgomery County Council passed a bill Tuesday aimed at strengthening protections against forced labor by allowing the county to terminate contracts with contractors and subcontractors found guilty of human… Read More
Prohibidas las Bolsas de Plástico a Partir del Próximo Año
Las bolsas de plástico estarán prohibidas en los comercios minoristas del condado de Montgomery a partir del próximo año. A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, los minoristas tendrán… Read More
Council President Emphasizes Police Are Focused on Safety, Trust
As uncertainty continues after recent immigration-related executive orders from President Donald Trump, County Council President Kate Stewart stressed that county police do not enforce federal immigration laws — “Because we… Read More
Kate Stewart Vows to Help All Residents During Trump Administration, Won’t Run For County Executive
During an interview Friday on WAMU radio’s The Politics Hour, Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart declared she is not a candidate for county executive when Marc Elrich’s term expires.… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: Purple Line Pushes Forward
Worked continued throughout 2024 on the 16-mile light rail line that is designed to connect Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. But that construction continues to be the bane of pedestrians… Read More
Initial Reactions to School Budget Range From Upbeat to Annoyed
Despite learning that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 includes a 9% increase, several officials expressed their appreciation that Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor was so… Read More
Legislators Speak on Hate, Israel and Security at Breakfast in Potomac
More than 300 people, including 50 federal, state and county legislators, listened to the accomplishments made during 2024 and the legislative priorities for the coming year during the Jewish Community… Read More