Elrich Shares Proposed Capital Budget
County Executive Marc Elrich shared his proposed fiscal year 2026 capital budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) amendments. He has sent his proposal to the county council, Elrich said during… Read More
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27 Water Main Breaks, Leaks in County as of Wednesday Morning
There are 27 water main breaks and leaks in Montgomery County as of Wednesday morning as crews continue repair work, according to WSSC Water. According to WSSC, there has been… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Cold Emergency Alert: Montgomery County has issued a Cold Emergency Alert… Read More
‘All Stick and No Carrot’: Residents Testify on Proposed Plastic Bag Ban
Support and opposition were shared Tuesday on a proposed plastic bag ban. The county council bill would prohibit retail establishments from giving out plastic carryout bags, with some exceptions. The… Read More
Cold Emergency Alert Issued Through Thursday
Montgomery County has issued a Cold Emergency Alert starting Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 16, at noon. Wind chill values are expected to drop below 20… Read More
Fallen Firefighter Honored With ‘Dignified Procession’
A dignified procession of fire, police and family transported fallen firefighter Chris Higgins’s body Tuesday morning past the fire stations where he had worked to a funeral home. The procession… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Firefighter Chris Higgins Remembered: Chris Higgins, the 23-year veteran of… Read More
WSSC Water Lifts Essential-Use-Only Request
WSSC Water has lifted the essential-water-use-only request for 1.9 million customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. The announcement came Monday at 6:30 p.m. Water system demands and pressure are… Read More
No Legislation Yet Following Zoning Recommendations
There is currently no legislation in front of the county council to act on recommended zoning changes for homes. Recently, Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink spoke… Read More
Virtual Job Fair for Older Job Seekers Set for Jan. 21
Montgomery County and the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington (JCA) will co-sponsor a free virtual job fair on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.… Read More
Volunteers Needed for Annual Homelessness Count
Montgomery County will hold its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on Jan. 29 and 30 to identify unhoused individuals. The count will run from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday,… Read More
Free Celebration, Donation Drive at Strathmore Honors Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy
Montgomery County will host its free annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Music Center at… Read More