Council Approves Zoning Changes to Expand 5G Wireless Service
The Montgomery County Council approved zoning changes on Oct. 25 to expand 5G wireless service to new areas in an effort to bring internet access to more residents. This Zoning… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer
Albornoz to Introduce Bill Focused on Enhancing Youth Sports Opportunities
Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz will introduce legislation on Tuesday that will focus on enhancing youth sports opportunities in the county. Bill 6-22 will establish an organizing body, the… Read More
Elrich: Proposed Thrive Montgomery 2050 Plan has No Remedy to Address Racial Equity
During his weekly press briefing Wednesday, County Executive Marc Elrich had harsh words for the proposed Thrive Montgomery 2050 plan that will update the county’s planning. The plan, which must… Read More
Alcohol in County Parks No Longer Permitted as of July 1
Anyone who has enjoyed a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail at local parks during the pandemic will have to find something else to wash down their meal. As… Read More
Cientos de Personas Participaron en el Primer Desfile del Orgullo en Woodmoor
Cientos de personas desfilaron por Silver Spring, el domingo en horas de la mañana, durante el desfile inaugural del Orgullo en Woodmoor. El evento tuvo un aire festivo, con colores… Read More
Hundreds Show Support at Woodmoor’s First Ever Pride Parade
Several hundred people, many clad in bright pride colors and waving flags, paraded through a northern section of Silver Spring Sunday morning during the inaugural Woodmoor Pride Parade. On June… Read More
Riemer Calls for Investigation of Silver Spring Man Found Hanging from Tree in 1986
Montgomery County Councilman Hans Riemer is calling for an independent investigation of the death of Keith Warren, who in 1986 was found dead, hanging from a tree in a wooded… Read More
Swimming Pools Can Now Operate at 50% Capacity
Montgomery County has relaxed its COVID-19-related swimming restrictions. As of April 14, pools can be operated at 50% capacity. Also, as of April 1, two swimmers have been allowed in… Read More
Bill Introduced to Remove Police Officers from MCPS Schools Has Sparse Support
Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Riemer introduced a bill Nov. 17 to eliminate the school resource officers program and instead use the money to hire school counselors and pay for… Read More
Jawando, Riemer to Discuss Legislation on Tuesday to Remove School Resource Officers
Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Riemer will speak to members of the media at noon Tuesday about their legislation proposing the removal of school resource officers from Montgomery County Public… Read More
Commission for Women to Host Covid-19 Listening Tours
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host a series of virtual listening sessions during the month of November. According to a press release, these virtual sessions will allow women… Read More
Councilmember Riemer: Montgomery County’s Reopening Efforts Should Prioritize Students
Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer is concerned that Montgomery County isn’t prioritizing getting students back into the classroom. In a letter sent to county residents Monday, Riemer explained why he… Read More