Elrich Looks Back at County’s Response to Covid-19
Five years ago, Covid-19 turned communities across the country and here in the County upside down. Government and health leaders had to respond to an unprecedented crisis. MCM spoke with… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
Community Conversation with Marc Elrich Moves Online After Boiler Leak at Rockville School
A “Community Conversation” with County Executive Marc Elrich will now be held only online on Monday, Oct. 28, from 7-8:30 p.m., following a change in plans due to a building… Read More
MCDOT Issues Halloween Safety Guidance for Montgomery County Families
With Halloween approaching and daylight saving time ending, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) advises drivers and pedestrians to prioritize safety. The shift to earlier sunsets and an increase… Read More
2022 General Election Ballot Referendums: What To Expect
As early voting opens in various locations across the state for the 2022 General Election leading up to Nov. 8, Montgomery County voters will see seven referendum questions on their… Read More
MCDOT Seeks High School Students for Traffic Safety Ambassador Roles
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is accepting applications for up to 45 Montgomery County high school students to serve as “Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors” to learn leadership skills… Read More
VA Committee Seeks Local Stories for ‘Operation Green Light’ Holiday Commemoration
In preparation for Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, the Montgomery County Commission on Veteran Affairs is seeking local residents with military service to share their stories for their “Tribute… Read More
Federal Government Delays Decision on I-495, I-270 Toll Lanes Project
On Friday, the federal government decided to delay action on the road widening plan that includes managed toll roads along I-270 and parts of I-495. According to a permitting dashboard,… Read More
County Officials Unveil New ‘Welcome to Burtonsville’ Sign
Montgomery County officials unveiled one of two newly installed “Welcome to Burtonsville” signs next to the Burtonsville Town Square Shopping Center on Friday. The unveiled sign is located on the… Read More
County Begins Vaccinating Kids Under 5
Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) began vaccinating children six months to five years of age Wednesday after 3:30 p.m. at three county-operated clinics. Vaccines for this… Read More
Local Leaders, Activists Rally in Wheaton Against Gun Violence
Local elected officials and activists rallied Saturday morning at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton to demand action on gun violence. Maryland Del. Jared Solomon (D-18) organized the local rally… Read More
Refreshed Maggie Nightingale Library Reopens with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) reopened their refreshed Maggie Nightingale branch in Poolesville Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration. The branch closed in August 2021 for renovations under the… Read More
Grant Program Assists Low Income Residents with Past Due Water Bills
A new federally-funded grant program assists low-income Montgomery County residents with past due water bills. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) provides help to households who earn 60 percent… Read More