Hourly Minimum Wage Increase Effective Tuesday
On July 1, the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents for workers across Montgomery County. In a statement on their website, the Office of Human Rights outlined the wage… Read More
Government
Best Times to Beat Bay Bridge Fourth of July Traffic: MDTA
Holiday traffic can be unpredictable. Fortunately, with a little planning ahead, drivers can help reduce their time in holiday traffic at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The Maryland Transportation Authority recommends… Read More
New Census Figures Finetune County Numbers
Figures released in the latest report from the U.S. Census slightly update the statistical portrait of the county. What follows are some quick facts. Population The county continues to grow.… Read More
County Leaders React to Supreme Court ‘Opt Out’ Ruling
On Friday, the Supreme Court affirmed the rights of parents to let their children opt out of LGBTQ+ readings in public schools. The case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, was filed in… Read More
New County Laws in Effect in July
July brings new changes into effect in Montgomery County. The changes include minimum wage increases, a law to improve tenant protections, and a leaf blower ban. Minimum Wage Increases Starting… Read More
Senators Alsobrooks and Van Hollen Host Town Hall Discussing ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
On June 26, Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen will hold a telephone town hall to discuss the Republican Party’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” The meeting will occur at 5:30… Read More
County Launches Curbside Dining Pilot in Wheaton
Montgomery County’s new pilot program will allow restaurants in the Wheaton Urban District to turn parking spaces into outdoor seating areas. Starting on July 1, participating facilities can create “Curbside Seating… Read More
Elrich Opposes Amendment to Leaf Blower Law
County Executive Marc Elrich stands against a proposed amendment to the county’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. The use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be banned in Montgomery County next… Read More
Governor Moore Looks for Strategic Cuts Among State Workers
In a letter to state workers, Governor Wes Moore outlined some steps to help resolve Maryland’s “historic fiscal challenge”. To meet the current budget, the state must cut $121 million… Read More
23 Dogs Confiscated From Unlicensed Silver Spring Doggie Day Care
23 dogs were placed in protective custody following a Montgomery County Office of Animal Services (OAS) investigation. Officials executed a search warrant Tuesday at a doggie daycare operating an unlicensed… Read More
Gaithersburg Kicks Off ‘Build Gaithersburg 2040’ Master Plan Update
The City of Gaithersburg launched Build Gaithersburg 2040 to update its Master Plan with a vision through 2040. The project focuses on revising the Land Use and Transportation Elements to… Read More
Van Hollen & Alsobrooks Share Impact of Medicaid Cuts in Maryland
Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks criticized the Republican Party’s proposed “Big Beautiful Bill” and how it will limit access to Medicaid. In a press conference on Tuesday,… Read More