Safe Streets Act Signed Into Law
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
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Residents Learn About Water Safety as Summer Approaches
As the weather warms up, residents of all ages enjoyed a local water park while also learning about safety. The cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville hosted Water Safety Day at… Read More
Elrich Signs Late Night Business Safety Plan Bill
A bill has been signed that leaders believe will help enhance safety for businesses open late at night. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Late Night Business Safety Plan bill… Read More
Department of Health and Human Services Hosts Child Safety Resource Fair
Four programs from the Department of Health and Human Services are coming together to host the first Growing Up Healthy Child Safety and Resource Fair on May 20. The event… Read More
Bill Introduced to Create Airpark Community Advisory Committee
On Wednesday, Councilmember Dawn Luedke introduced a bill that would establish an Airpark Community Advisory Committee. The Committee would be for neighbors of the Montgomery County Airpark (MCA), Airpark users,… Read More
Gaithersburg Man Tries to Kidnap Child Waiting at Bus Stop
On Monday a man was arrested after reportedly attempting to kidnap a Redland Middle School student at a bus stop in Gaithersburg. According to detectives, the student was waiting at… 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
New Wheaton Study Calls for Multicultural Business Designation
The Montgomery County Planning Department released its Wheaton Downtown study aimed at continuing the area’s revitalization. The 51-page study showcased the need for an “urban design framework to create a… Read More
Leaders Announce Legislation for Late Night Business Safety Plans
On Monday, leaders announced new legislation to create safety plans for certain businesses open late at night in Montgomery County. The new bill would require businesses open between 12-6 a.m.… Read More
Making Walking Safer Focus of Community Meetings
The Montgomery County Planning Department has scheduled two meetings in September to discuss draft recommendations for their first Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan seeks to make “walking and rolling safer,… Read More
MCPS Takes Steps to Address Safety and Security Going Into New School Year
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has taken steps to try to address safety and security in the new school year through measures like increased staffing and collaboration with police. Next… Read More
Planning Department Request Feedback for New Pedestrian Master Plan
The Montgomery County Planning Department unveiled draft recommendations for their first Pedestrian Master Plan, encouraging feedback from residents. The plan seeks to make “walking and rolling safer, more comfortable, more convenient… Read More