Montgomery County Council issued a proclamation Tuesday praising the police department’s autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities unit for 20 years of service. Begun in 2004, the officers in this… Read More
During 2023, 14 pedestrians and cyclist lost their lives on the streets of Montgomery County. During the first 10 months of this year, more than 400 people were struck while… Read More
During October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the county council urged women to get their mammograms regularly. On Tuesday, two council members talked about their personal battles with… Read More
The county is observing National Caribbean-American Heritage Month following the official proclamation on June 11 by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, recognizing June as the month to honor the rich culture of… Read More
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and community members and leaders joined Tuesday to recognize the month. County Councilmember Will Jawando and County Executive Marc Elrich led a council proclamation.
The Montgomery County Council proclaimed Friday, Oct. 20 as Community Media Day. Council president Evan Glass made the announcement at MCM studios in Rockville Friday morning presenting the proclamation to… Read More
Harry Dunn of Wheaton received a proclamation from Montgomery County Council and a Certificate of Congressional Recognition Tuesday for his efforts as a U.S. Capitol Police Officer during the Jan. 6,… Read More
County Councilmember Will Jawando led a council proclamation commemorating Juneteenth on Tuesday. Jawando said Juneteenth has been celebrated by African Americans as a “second independence day,” and formally recognizes the… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmembers abruptly ended an event recognizing teachers after disruptions from union members. The council planned to present a proclamation during Tuesday’s session recognizing Teacher Appreciation Day, led by… Read More
Recently retired President and CEO of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, Jane Redicker, was lauded Tuesday morning for being “one of our fiercest advocates” to financially assist both… Read More
Aubrey Campbell, a fifth grader at Rachel Carson Elementary School in the Kentlands, stood shyly by Tuesday morning as members of the Montgomery County Council spoke of her sunny disposition,… Read More
La Casita Pupuseria celebrates its 20th anniversary with a proclamation from the Montgomery County Council. Council President Evan Glass said pupusas — stuffed tortillas popular in central America — are… Read More