5 things to know today, May 22, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, May 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Final Budget Vote: On Thursday, County Councilmembers took a final 9-2… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
Council officially approves $7.9 billion budget with new progressive income taxes, no ITOC
County Councilmembers took a final 9-2 vote to approve a $7.9 billion operating budget, including no property tax rate increase, a new progressive income tax structure, and elimination of the… Read More
5 things to know today, May 21, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, May 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Expect a 20-30 degree drop compared to earlier this week,… Read More
5 things to know today, May 20, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Record high temperatures are expected to continue, according to the… Read More
5 things to know today, May 19, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Council candidates discuss taxes and budget: 14 Montgomery County Council… Read More
Council at-large candidates discuss taxes and budget
Montgomery County Council at-large candidates discussed the county budget and taxes among other issues affecting residents during a forum Saturday, May 16. Montgomery Community Media CEO Jasmine White moderated the… Read More
5 things to know today, May 18, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, May 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat Wave: Highs will be in the low to mid… Read More
Council votes 9-2 to approve $7.9B budget, including $143M increase for MCPS
After postponing their budget vote, County Councilmembers reconvened Friday and approved a $7.9 billion operating budget by a vote of 9-2. Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Dawn Luedtke voted against it.… Read More
5 things to know today, May 15, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, May 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Protest in Council Chambers: Protest erupted in council chambers Thursday after the… Read More
Protest erupts after council postpones budget session until Friday
Protesters erupted in discontent inside council chambers after the council president announced that Thursday’s budget session would be delayed until Friday. Councilmembers were set to wrap up operating budget deliberations… Read More
Montgomery Community Media CEO to moderate County Council at-large candidate forum Saturday
Montgomery Community Media CEO Jasmine White will moderate a candidate forum for county council at-large candidate Saturday afternoon in Rockville. The forum is from 1-4 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist… Read More
5 things to know today, May 14, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, May 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Cooler weather today, according to the National Weather Service. There… Read More