In a statement Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he would not be seeking re-election and expressed his “full support and endorsement for Kamala” Harris as the Democratic nominee for president.… Read More
County councilmembers on Tuesday unanimously agreed to set up a task force to seek ways of bringing more sporting events — and the accompanying revenue they would generate — to… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmembers issued a proclamation Tuesday celebrating Juneteenth, which marks the day slavery ended two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. “We come here to celebrate courage and… Read More
UPDATED at 8:30 p.m. to include remarks from Councilmember Kristin Mink _____________________________ In his weekly meeting with the media, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his concern about the future… Read More
The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee unanimously recommended $49.5 million above County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended budget for MCPS on Tuesday. After four worksessions, the committee reviewing budget… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmembers reviewed more than $2.4 million in funding that will support adult English classes during a work session Thursday. The funding, which will go toward the Montgomery Coalition… Read More
The Montgomery County Council reviewed student walking and biking infrastructure during a committee work session Thursday. Representatives from the Montgomery County Police Department, Planning Office and Department of Transportation discussed… Read More
The Montgomery County Council voted to pass three bills Tuesday during their council session. Affordable Housing in Places of Worship The council approved a zoning measure that will allow houses… Read More
Un proyecto de ley presentado ante el concejo del condado tiene como objetivo aumentar la comunicación relacionada con la seguridad entre propietarios e inquilinos. La legislación requeriría que un contrato… Read More
Montgomery County Council committees reviewed a bill Thursday that would require free menstrual products in public restrooms. Councilmember Will Jawando introduced the bill in November 2023 and a public hearing… Read More
El concejal Will Jawando presentó el martes un proyecto de ley que prohibiría a los agentes de policía solicitar a las personas que acepten que se revise su vehículo sin… Read More
Members of the Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police urged the county council to oppose its bill that would prohibit police consent searches during vehicle stops. Tuesday, Councilmember Will Jawando… Read More