MoComCon Vendor ‘Discriminatory’ Prices Removed
When the nonprofit Friends of the Library Montgomery County, Inc. first advertised for vendors for tables at its MoComCon event, it strove to bring in more minorities. It set rates… Read More
Government
El Condado Ofrece Subvenciones a Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil
El condado de Montgomery lanzó el programa de subsidio EquiCare, que brinda $1 millón para el acceso al cuidado infantil, para personas con bajos ingresos. Los Servicios para la Primera… Read More
MoComCon at Germantown Library Postponed Due to Snow
Fans of pop culture, fandoms, comics, graphic novels and libraries will have to wait about six weeks before they can enjoy Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) eighth annual free comic… Read More
‘We Were Literally Fighting For Our Lives’: Members of MCPD Share Memories from Jan. 6 Capitol Assault
Earlier this month, the nation marked the third anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. In the latest edition of the Montgomery County Police Department… Read More
County Offers Grants to Childcare Providers
Montgomery County launched its EquiCare Subsidy Seats, providing $1 million for access to childcare for those with low incomes. The county’s Early Childhood Services, which is part of the Department… Read More
Retrasos y Cierres Debido a la Tormenta Invernal el Viernes en el Condado de Montgomery
Se espera que la segunda tormenta invernal de esta semana traiga entre 1 y 3 pulgadas de nieve hasta el viernes por la noche. Es posible que caigan hasta 5… Read More
Friday Weather Delays and Closings in Montgomery County
The second winter storm this week is expected to bring 1-3 inches of snow through Friday evening. Up to 5 inches of snow is possible in some areas of the… Read More
Glass Appointed to Environmental Protection Agency Committee
County Councilmember Evan Glass has been appointed to a committee of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Glass is one of 16 new members of the Local Government Advisory Committee, according… Read More
After Facelift, Flower Theatre Facade Will Debut Feb. 3
While no longer a movie theater, a $400,000 reconstruction of the historic facade of the former Flower Theatre in the Long Branch neighborhood of Silver Spring is complete. MHP, a… Read More
Montgomery County, Gaithersburg Finalize Fair Housing Plans
Eight regional governments, including Montgomery County and the City of Gaithersburg, finalized their fair housing plans with an eye on increasing access to safe and affordable housing, particularly in needy… Read More
Trone, Mink Urge Protection of Recent Haitian Migrants from Deportation
Elected officials including U.S. Rep David Trone and County Councilmember Kristin Mink are calling on the federal government to protect recent Haitian migrants at risk of deportation. Mink estimated Wednesday… Read More
El Presupuesto Propuesto por Elrich Incluye un Aumento del 2,3%
El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, publicó su programa recomendado de mejoras de capital de seis años, y el presupuesto de capital para el año fiscal 2025, que incluye una… Read More