5 Things to Know Today, July 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, July 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. See agenda here. 2.… Read More
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Elrich Will Sign Rent Stabilization Into Law — ‘Definitely A Compromise Bill’
County Executive Marc Elrich said he will sign a newly-passed rent stabilization bill into law “as soon as it reaches my desk.” He said while it is an important step… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Job Fair: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Montgomery County Community Job Fair will… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Stabilize Rent
Montgomery County will have permanent rent stabilization. After hours of discussion Tuesday, legislation to limit rent increases passed 7-4 in county council. Annual rent increases will be limited to 3%… Read More
Advocates Defend Rent Cap Bill
County councilmembers engaged in hours of discussion Tuesday ahead of an expected vote on legislation to limit rent increases. MCM spoke with advocates for the bill. Councilmembers Will Jawando and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 18, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: The Montgomery County Council will meet at 9:15 a.m. and will begin with a proclamation,… Read More
Vote Expected on Rent Cap Bill Tuesday
The county council is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to limit rent increases. Bill 15-23 would limit allowable annual rent increases to 3% plus inflation, to be capped at… Read More
Peace Day Celebration Honors Legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek
Community members gathered at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in Rockville on Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of the boy poet who wrote of his visions of peace. Stepanek died in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 17, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, July 17 and here are five things to know today. Weather forecasters tell us to expect a cloudy day with highs in the low 90s. 1. Council… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 14, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, July 14 and we can expect afternoon thunderstorms with temperatures in the mid to high 80s. Here are 5 things to know. 1. Drive for Supplies: Montgomery… Read More
Man to Remain Held Without Bond After Deadly Shooting in Silver Spring Garage
A man charged with shooting and killing a man in a Silver Spring parking garage last weekend will remain held without bond. Ramone Christopher Ramsay, 30, waived his bond hearing… Read More
County Nearly Erases Gender Pay Gap
About four years ago, Councilmember Evan Glass introduced his very first bill called the Montgomery County Pay Equity Act. Glass wanted to close the gender pay gap here by making… Read More