Elrich Shares Proposed Capital Budget
County Executive Marc Elrich shared his proposed fiscal year 2026 capital budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) amendments. He has sent his proposal to the county council, Elrich said during… Read More
Government
Councilmember Mink Helps Seniors Apply for Student Debt Relief
Tonya J. has been a lawyer and a White House appointee. She also is close to a half a million dollars in student loan debt. “Most of that, 2/3 of… Read More
‘TERRIFIC’ Rockville Students Can Earn Free Bike
Rockville’s TERRIFIC students in first through fifth grade can earn a free bicycle by performing good deeds. To show they are TERRIFIC – Trustworthy, Earnest, Respectful, Responsible, Involved, Fair, Industrious… Read More
U.S. Rep. Delaney Appointed to 2 Committees
U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney, who was recently sworn in to represent Maryland District 6, will sit on the Agriculture and Science, Space and Technology committees in the new Congress.… Read More
‘All Stick and No Carrot’: Residents Testify on Proposed Plastic Bag Ban
Support and opposition were shared Tuesday on a proposed plastic bag ban. The county council bill would prohibit retail establishments from giving out plastic carryout bags, with some exceptions. The… Read More
What’s Open and Closed in Montgomery County for MLK Day
Montgomery County government offices will close on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Schedule changes: County offices—Closed. MC 311—Closed. State offices and courts—Closed. State Motor… Read More
Things to Know About Presidential Inauguration on Monday
The presidential inauguration of Donald Trump is Monday, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The county’s police department is involved with the event in Washington, D.C., and will send… Read More
Study Examines Barriers to Housing Among Those Involved in Criminal Justice System
The Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversite (OLO) issued an 86-page report concerning the implementation of the Housing Justice Act, which was designed to increase access to rental housing for… Read More
No Legislation Yet Following Zoning Recommendations
There is currently no legislation in front of the county council to act on recommended zoning changes for homes. Recently, Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink spoke… Read More
Report Recommends Police Improve Monitoring of Speed Camera Invoices, Testing
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) did not always ensure it had received all the speed cameras it was billed for before paying the bill, according to a newly-released report… Read More
Virtual Job Fair for Older Job Seekers Set for Jan. 21
Montgomery County and the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington (JCA) will co-sponsor a free virtual job fair on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.… Read More
Volunteers Needed for Annual Homelessness Count
Montgomery County will hold its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on Jan. 29 and 30 to identify unhoused individuals. The count will run from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday,… Read More