Fire Department Gives Thanksgiving Safety Advice
Thanksgiving is the top time of year for home fires, according to the county fire department. “Thanksgiving cooking is unfortunately one of the more dangerous things that we do throughout… Read More
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Jawando Pulls Tipping Bill, Plans ‘Full Press’ for Passage Statewide
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando has been pushing for a bill that would change the way tipped workers are compensated, enabling workers to be paid minimum wage without including their… Read More
5 Consejos de Seguridad para las Mascotas en Halloween
La organización Humane Society ofrece cinco consejos para mantener seguras a las mascotas durante la temporada de Halloween. Las festividades de Halloween generan estrés en las mascotas Antes de que… Read More
Elimination of Tip Credit Divides County Council Speakers
Nearly 30 people spoke out at the Tuesday Montgomery County Council meeting, voicing support for and against the elimination of the tip credit. While some said the elimination would create… Read More
Opposing Sides Clash Over Proposed Tip Credit Elimination
Controversy over a tip credit bill continued Tuesday as opposing sides on the matter of eliminating the tip credit in Montgomery County clashed at the county council building. Police arrived… Read More
Servers, Bartenders Rally Against Eliminating Tip Credit
Restaurant employees voiced their opposition to proposals that would eliminate the tip credit. Servers and bartenders from Montgomery and Prince George’s counties rallied Thursday against proposed legislation from both counties. … Read More
Tips for Parents: Healthy Vision for Young Children
Many parents admittedly are learning on the job when their child is first born. While some read books, or information online, others rely on their own instincts to care for… Read More
As Gas Prices Continue to Skyrocket, Here Are Some Tips for Saving
This week, the national average price for gas passed its highest record, according to AAA, which was set in 2008. On Monday, Maryland surpassed its own record also set that… Read More
Montgomery County Issues Hyperthermia Alert Wednesday
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday. The county issues the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. This creates… Read More