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
Government
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
Meeting to Discuss Need for More Foster Parents
Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced they are looking for more foster parents this winter and is hosting an informational meeting virtually Wednesday, Nov 8., at… Read More
La Inscripción para Programas de Invierno Comienza el 13 de Noviembre
Las personas que viven en el condado pueden registrarse para la mayoría de los programas y actividades de invierno, a partir del lunes 13 de noviembre a las 6:30 a.… Read More
Montgomery County ICYMI News Roundup Oct 30-Nov 3
Here are five top news items from the week of Oct. 30. 1. Residents Join Community Town Hall on Opioid Crisis Parents and community members joined a town hall to voice… Read More
County Council Plans to Hold Public Hearings
The County Council will be holding three public hearings during November. They are scheduled to be held at the Council Office Building on Nov. 7, 14, and 28. Residents must… Read More
Georgia Avenue’s Brookeville Bypass Dedicated
A $47 million project to relocate less than one mile of Georgia Avenue in Brookville was dedicated to former Maryland Senator Karen S. Montgomery and the late Clyde W. Unglesbee.… Read More
Registration for County Recreation’s Winter Programs Starts Nov. 13
County residents may register for most winter programs and activities starting on Monday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 a.m. Registration of Bone Builders begins at 9 a.m. Bone builders is a… Read More
Maryland Comptroller Leads ‘Take a Look With Brooke’ Tour in Montgomery County
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman spent Friday in Montgomery County, getting feedback from business owners. Lierman spent the day at Interfaith Works, Fitzgerald Auto, Novavax, Rockville Transit Oriented Development, Women’s Business… Read More