5 Things to Know Today, March 17, In Montgomery County
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Today is Friday, March 17. Here are 5 things to know and the 10 day weather forecast as we head into the weekend. 1. St. Patrick’s… Read More
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Police Applications Increase Since $20K Bonus Announcement, Chief Says
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has seen an increase in applications since the county announced a plan to offer a $20,000 bonus to newly-sworn police recruits, according to the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, March 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Council: Committees will review FY23-28 CIP Amendments for Montgomery College and MCPS; receive… Read More
Elrich Proposes Property Tax Increase
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed a 10-cent property tax increase to exclusively fund schools. According to the county, when adjusted for inflation, per-pupil spending in Montgomery County Public… Read More
MD Department of Education: Middle School Students’ Math Proficiency Dropped Significantly
According to new data from the Maryland Department of Education (MDE), Hispanic and Latino students have seen the most significant drops in their math proficiency. 18.7% of Montgomery County’s Hispanic… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 15 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Last Day to Donate a Prom Dress: Today is the last day to donate to… Read More
Fire Chief: Deadly High-Rise Blaze ‘Formed a Worst Case Scenario’
Montgomery County Councilmembers gathered for a “rare” triple committee meeting Tuesday, per Councilmember Andrew Friedson, to discuss fire safety and codes in the wake of a deadly high-rise apartment fire… Read More
Number of Non-Hispanic Black Infants Who Die Continues to be ‘Disproportionately High’
According to a newly released study from the Centers for Disease Control, the number of sudden unexpected infant deaths in the United States has remained fairly constant but continues to… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, March 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Wind Advisory: The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, beginning Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. through… Read More
Councilmembers to Discuss Fire Inspections, Code Compliance
Montgomery County Councilmembers plan to discuss fire safety following a deadly apartment blaze last month. Councilmembers will hold a joint committee meeting Tuesday morning to discuss fire inspections and fire… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, March 13 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council President Briefing: Council President Evan Glass will meet with the media today at 1:30… Read More
Bruskin Appointed to Head New County Office of Food Systems Resilience
Heather Bruskin, former director of the Montgomery County Food Council, was appointed to head the county’s first Office of Food Systems Resilience. That office will coordinate the county’s efforts to… Read More