After former Councilmember Craig Rice withdrew his name from consideration for a newly-created position amid criticism, County Executive Marc Elrich denied accusations of cronyism. Elrich proposed the legislation that would… Read More
Montgomery County has installed 35 new flood sensors. The sensors will serve as an early warning system that can track rising water and alert authorities so the public can be… Read More
Today is Friday, April 14. Here are 5 things to know and the 10 day weather forecast as we head into the weekend. 1. Planning Board Vacancies: The deadline to… Read More
A dozen people were displaced due to a fire likely caused by a charging e-scooter in Derwood on Thursday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson… Read More
It’s Thursday, April 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Budget Public Hearing: Today at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. County Executive Marc Elrich sent… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich blasted a ruling from a Texas judge regarding an abortion pill and said it impacts concerns the county has about protecting women’s health. Last week,… Read More
Montgomery County will have a new urban district. County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday to establish an urban district in Friendship Heights on the county’s side. Council Vice President Andrew Friedson… Read More
The annual County Health Rankings (CHR) released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranked Montgomery County as the healthiest county in the state, according… Read More
Montgomery County’s Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC) program grants County residents who live in the property they own a $692 credit. Councilmember Natali Fani-González urges residents to apply before the… Read More
It’s Wednesday, April 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Budget Discussion: County Executive Marc Elrich will hold the first of six community discussions about… Read More
The county council passed a resolution supporting the transgender community. Councilmembers voted unanimously on the resolution during a meeting Tuesday. It was introduced last month. “We don’t have to look… Read More
During a public hearing before the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday, leaders of chambers of commerce testified against a 10-cent property tax increase proposed by County Executive Marc Elrich. Brian… Read More