Raskin Family Launches Memorial Fund in Son’s Honor
On New Year’s Eve, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md. 8) and his wife Sarah Bloom Raskin announced the death of their son, Tommy who was 25. Tommy Raskin was a second-year… Read More
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In Wake of Kleine’s Ethics Violations, Council Works to Change Rules for CAO
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) committee recommended approval of a bill that would prohibit the county’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) from outside employment. This would… Read More
‘That’s Called Failure’: 311 Call Abandonment Skyrockets During Pandemic
In Montgomery County, residents are abandoning hundreds of 311 calls per day on average, according to county personnel. 311 is the customer service number for the county. Residents can get… Read More
Commission for Women to Host Covid-19 Listening Tours
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host a series of virtual listening sessions during the month of November. According to a press release, these virtual sessions will allow women… Read More
Montgomery County Recognizes Indigenous People’s Day
Monday is the first official Indigenous People’s Day in Montgomery County since its founding, which dates back to Sept. of 1776. Montgomery County councilmember Nancy Navarro initiated a resolution in… Read More
Líderes de Maryland Rinden Homenajes a Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Los homenajes de los líderes de Maryland para honrar a la jueza de la Corte Suprema, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, no se hicieron esperar tan pronto se conoció la noticia de… Read More
Tributes to Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pour in from Leaders in Maryland
Tributes from leaders in Maryland are pouring in to honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died this evening at 87 from “complications of metastatic pancreas cancer,” according to… Read More
No Stranger to ‘Firsts,’ Councilmember Navarro Applauds Harris Nomination
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he had chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running-vice president. If elected, Harris would be the first woman and… Read More
Concejal Navarro: ‘Harris Representa Quienes Somos en este País’
La Concejal del condado de Montgomery Nancy Navarro dice sentirse muy “emocionada” al conocer que el candidato presidencial Joe Biden ha elegido como compañera de fórmula vice-presidencial a la Senadora… Read More
Montgomery County Leaders React to Biden’s VP Pick Harris
On Tuesday, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced that he’s selected California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Harris’ candidacy is historic in that she’s the first Black… Read More
Council Approves $3 Million for African American Communities Facing Disparities During COVID-19
Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously approved the special appropriation for the African American Health Program Executive Committee Targeted COVID-19 Response during a session on Tuesday, With this comprehensive strategy, more than $3… Read More
County Council Unanimously Votes to Recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday that will recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Typically, the second Monday of October is associated with… Read More