Councilmembers questioned Prince George’s Deputy Fire Chief Corey Smedley Tuesday about the priorities and approach he would bring to Montgomery County if chosen to head Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More
MCPS will release a new harassment reporting system and process handbook by Aug. 26, school system officials stated during a joint County Council’s Education and Culture and Audit Committee hearing… Read More
Members of Montgomery County council met with the county Inspector General Megan Limarzi and three members of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff to learn about progress the school… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmembers Tuesday introduced a resolution they hope will curb gun violence and deaths. Increased education on storing firearms should help, said Council Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember… Read More
County councilmembers on Tuesday unanimously agreed to set up a task force to seek ways of bringing more sporting events — and the accompanying revenue they would generate — to… Read More
In a statement to the community delivered Friday afternoon, Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) President Karla Silvestre and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder issued a statement about the budget… Read More
About 225 speakers pleaded for their programs and questioned Montgomery County councilmembers’ priorities during recent budget talks. Thursday, councilmembers are expected to approve a $7.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year… Read More
The Great Seneca Plan: Connecting Life and Science aims to transform the Life Sciences Center (LSC) along I-270 into a bustling hub, attractive beyond its institutional offerings. The Montgomery County… Read More
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
Caven West is expected to replace the retiring Marlene Michaelson as the next executive director of Montgomery County Council. If approved by the council at its April 9 meeting, West… Read More
Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson announced a $20 million economic stimulus plan Monday that aims to create up to 1,000 new jobs. The J.O.B.S. (Jobs, Opportunities and Business Support)… Read More
The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants to become a full-term member of the Montgomery County Planning Board, the Council announced in a press release Thursday. Commissioner Shawn Bartley’s partial… Read More