Metro Welcomes Public Feedback on Proposed Budget
Metro announced a series of public hearings this week where the general public has the opportunity to provide feedback on its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023-June… Read More
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Planners Working on Ways to Get Residents to Walk More
Montgomery County’s first comprehensive Pedestrian Master Plan lists ways to get more people walking and being safer while doing so. The 180-page plan is in draft form. A public hearing… Read More
Metro Seeks Public Feedback For Strategic Plan
Metro wants to hear from the public about the transportation provider’s strategic plan for the future. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Residents may… Read More
Council Hears Clashing Public Views Over Firearm Bill
The Montgomery County Council heard various testimonies on Tuesday in favor and opposition of an expedited bill that would prohibit the possession of firearms in or near places of public… Read More
Raskin Will Take Lead Role as Jan. 6 Select Committee Hearings Resume
On Tuesday, the U.S. House Select Committee hearings on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol resume. Jamie Raskin, Maryland’s 8th Congressional District member, will lead the hearing. The… Read More
Public Hearing on Changes to Wheaton Regional Park Planned
A public hearing before the Montgomery County Planning Board concerning future plans for Wheaton Regional Park is set for Thursday, May 19 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held… Read More
Montgomery Planning’s Downtown Silver Spring Revamp Plans Reach Final Stages
Montgomery Planning’s proposed Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities plan (SSDAC) has been in motion since 2020 and is now in its final stages. The proposals in the plan include… Read More
Council Expects to Extend Indoor Mask Mandate at Jan. 4 Meeting
Even though Montgomery County’s COVID-19 vaccination rate is 83%, residents should not expect to be removing their facial coverings anytime soon. When Montgomery County councilmembers meet on Jan. 4, they… Read More
MCPS to Hold Forum on Student Safety in Wake of Violent Outbreaks
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will hold a virtual community forum on student safety and security in the wake of a spike in student violence. The forum will feature a… Read More
Some Residents Tell County They Don’t Like Proposed Redistricting Map
Throughout two public hearings on the proposed redistricting map changes, a common theme of please don’t separate my neighborhood rang out. The Montgomery County Commission on Redistricting was tasked with… Read More
Elrich Concerned Proposed Prerequisite Training for Police Academy May Have ConsequencesÂ
This post has been updated to include comments from Councilmember Will Jawando. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has concerns with a proposed council bill that would require prospective police officers… Read More
Council Holds Public Hearing Thursday on Fate of School Resource Officers
A virtual public hearing concerning whether to prohibit the Montgomery County Police Department from having officers in public schools is set for Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers Will Jawando… Read More