Rockville to Honor Veterans Saturday
Rockville officials and residents will observe Veterans Day Saturday with a ceremony that begins at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park. The American Legion Post 86 will lead a wreath-laying ceremony… Read More
Government
County Leaders Applaud Selection of Greenbelt for New FBI Headquarters
Montgomery County leaders applauded the newly-announced selection of Greenbelt in Prince George’s (PG) County as the location for new FBI headquarters. “A win for the taxpayers and a win for… Read More
Business Charter School Previously Rejected by County Gets New Life
A charter school that previously was rejected by the Montgomery County Board of Education received new life Thursday when BOE members voted to move forward. Following directions from the Maryland… Read More
Elecciones: Concejales Reelegidos en Gaithersburg y un Hispano se une al Equipo
Según resultados no oficiales publicados por la ciudad de Gaithersburg, los actuales concejales Neil Harris y Robert Wu ganaron la reelección. A ellos se unirá Yamil Hernández, quien ocupará el… Read More
Rockville Elige a la Primera Persona de Color como Alcalde
La concejal Monique Ashton es la nueva alcaldesa de la ciudad de Rockville. Ashton será la primera alcaldesa de color de la ciudad y sucederá a la alcaldesa saliente Bridget… Read More
Council Considers Allowing Tourists Stay Overnight on Local Farms
Councilmembers are considering a zoning update that would allow those involved with agritourism businesses in the county to invite guests for overnight stays on their farms. Councilmember Natali Fani-González introduced… Read More
Residents’ Collected Leaves, Grass Sold as Compost
Those large, loud vacuum trucks currently roaming the streets of Montgomery County collecting residents’ leaves are part of a process to create compost that the county sells at local stores… Read More
Rockville Elects First Person of Color as Mayor
Councilmember Monique Ashton is the new mayor of the City of Rockville, according to unofficial results. She will be the city’s first mayor of color and succeeds outgoing Mayor Bridget… Read More
Both Incumbent Councilmembers Reelected in Gaithersburg
According to unofficial results released by the City of Gaithersburg at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, incumbent Councilmembers Neil Harris and Robert Wu won reelection. They will be joined by Yamil Hernández,… Read More
CASA Removes Statement on Palestine, Israel After Strong Feedback
CASA removed its post “in resolute and steadfast solidarity with the people of Palestine in their relentless fight for freedom” following Councilmember Andrew Friedson’s letter of outrage and other Montgomery… Read More
Handful of Residents Remain as Memory Care Facility Prepares to Close Next Week
With only a little more than one week before The Landing in Silver Spring, an assisted living and memory care facility, closes its doors, only five of the 53 residents… Read More
Early Morning Gaithersburg Voters Say Affordable Housing, Transportation are Priorities
Starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning, Gaithersburg voters filed into the Boher Park Activity Center to vote on three city council positions. Candidates stood outside, handing out fliers and attempting… Read More