Council Rejects Referendum on New Rules for Raising Taxes
On Tuesday, the County Council rejected changes to the County Charter by a 6-5 vote when it comes to adopting budgets and raising property taxes. If it had been approved,… Read More
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County Introduces Plastic Film Recycling Program
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a new plastic film recycling program at the Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center. This initiative lets residents and… Read More
Council Pens Letter to Annapolis Seeking Increase in Signatures for Ballot Questions
All 11 members of Montgomery County council signed a letter to Maryland’s leaders in Annapolis urging them to increase the number of signatures needed to get a question on an… Read More
County Hosts Public Health Listening Session on July 30
Maryland’s Commission on Public Health, in collaboration with Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, will hold a public listening session for county residents from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday,… Read More
Council Committee Recommends Agritourism Measure to Full Council
Councilmembers voted during committee session Monday afternoon to move an agritourism zoning measure to full council. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 24-02 will expand campground use to allow overnight stays in… Read More
Gaithersburg Gets Grant Funding for Marker Commemorating Historic Black Community
Gaithersburg received national grant funding for a historical marker for Metropolitan Grove, a historic Black community in the area. The city got $50,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action… Read More
Mountain Bikers Try Out Wheaton Park’s New Gravity Bike Park
Mountain bikers tested their skills Sunday at the opening of the Wheaton Gravity Mountain Bike Park at Wheaton Regional Park. The park is located in the woods behind Adventure Playground… Read More
After Biden Announcement, Many Maryland Legislators Express ‘Full Support’ for VP Harris
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
Rep. Raskin Tells Biden: ‘There Is No Shame In Taking A Well-Deserved Bow’
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) joined other high-ranking Democrats in communicating with President Joe Biden about why it might be best for the country if he opts not to run… Read More
Funding Awarded for Projects to Reduce Emissions, Improve Pedestrian Safety
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved $10 million for projects designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Many of the projects… Read More
Ahora Será más Fácil Abrir un Restaurante en el Condado de Montgomery
El Concejo del Condado aprobó por unanimidad un reglamento ejecutivo para agilizar el proceso de certificación de restaurantes, con el objetivo de facilitar la apertura de un restaurante en el… Read More
Petición Insta a la Universidad de Maryland a Reconsiderar la Contratación de la Dra. McKnight
Una petición en línea que insta a la Universidad de Maryland a reconsiderar el nombramiento de la ex superintendente del condado de Montgomery, Dra. Monifa McKnight, para un puesto de… Read More