Term Limit Petition for County Executive Challenged
Earlier this month, the Committee for Better Government delivered a petition signed by more than 12 thousand county residents to limit the County Executive to two terms. Their goal: to… Read More
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Board of Elections to Review County Executive Term Limit Petition Signatures
The Board of Elections issued a statement Friday regarding the recent submission of 12 thousand plus signatures on a petition to limit the County Executive to two terms. The Board… Read More
MCPS’ Policies on Handling Complaints ‘In Progress’; 10 Employees Terminated
Members of Montgomery County council met with the county Inspector General Megan Limarzi and three members of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff to learn about progress the school… Read More
Programa de Drones Policiales se Expande en el Condado
Mientras la policía del condado de Montgomery continúa elogiando la eficacia de su programa piloto de drones en Silver Spring y Wheaton, ahora planea expandirse a Montgomery Village, Gaithersburg y… Read More
Council Calls for More Education on Securely Storing Weapons
Montgomery County Councilmembers Tuesday introduced a resolution they hope will curb gun violence and deaths. Increased education on storing firearms should help, said Council Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember… Read More
County Animal Adoption Center Reopens Following Influenza Outbreak
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood reopened for onsite adoptions of all animals. The shelter has been closed to the public since the beginning of… Read More
Task Force Established to Bring Sports Tourism to County
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
Con Votación por Unanimidad Yamada será el Próximo Jefe de Policía del Condado
El subjefe del condado de Montgomery, Marc Yamada, fue aprobado por unanimidad, sin discusión alguna por parte de los miembros del concejo del condado, para ser el nuevo jefe de… Read More
Yamada Unanimously Voted to be Next County Police Chief
Montgomery County Assistant Chief Marc Yamada was unanimously approved – without any discussion by members of the county council – to be the new county police chief. He replaces Chief… Read More
County Offers Fans for Those Suffering During High Temperatures
With temperatures predicted to be in the 90s throughout this week and into next, Montgomery County is offering free fans and helpful advice. To receive a fan, call the Department… Read More
Council Issues Proclamation Celebrating Juneteenth
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
5 Arrested During Police Sobriety Checkpoint
Police arrested five people on Friday, June 14 for DUI during a sobriety checkpoint on New Hampshire Avenue at Sligo Creek Parkway in Takoma Park. Officers from Montgomery County Police,… Read More