Gas Tax Hike Starts This Weekend
On July 1, Maryland’s automatic gas tax goes into effect, increasing the price at the pump by nearly a nickel a gallon for most motorists. The current gas tax is… Read More
Government
County Targets Sept 1 to Offer Rebates for Private Security Cameras
Montgomery County residents and businesses could become eligible for a rebate if they install a security camera on their property. The Montgomery County Police briefed the County Council’s Public Safety… Read More
Cannabis Industry in Maryland Looks to Ensure Racial Equity
As part of the cannabis reform laws taking effect July 1, the state of Maryland seeks to repair the damage done by cannabis criminalization. The criminalization of cannabis has disproportionately… Read More
Taller Gratuito “Conozca sus Derechos” se Centra en los Derechos de los Inquilinos
Maryland Legal Aid organiza un taller gratuito “Conozca sus Derechos” en el Centro Comunitario Casey, en Gaithersburg, el miércoles 28 de junio. Durante el taller, los participantes aprenderán sobre los… Read More
Capitol Police Officer Dunn Honored for His Efforts on Jan. 6, 2021
Harry Dunn of Wheaton received a proclamation from Montgomery County Council and a Certificate of Congressional Recognition Tuesday for his efforts as a U.S. Capitol Police Officer during the Jan. 6,… Read More
Election Judges to Receive Boost in Pay
Following recent elections in which the County Board of Elections (BOE) struggled to have enough judges, it has raised the stipend for election judges. The BOE unanimously approved the increase… Read More
Council Votes to Create Anti-Hate Task Force
UPDATED June 27 at 11:10 a.m. Members of the county council on Tuesday unanimously voted to create an Anti-Hate Task Force to combat the increased incidents of hate bias occurring… Read More
Se Espera que el Condado Cree un Grupo de Trabajo Contra el Odio
Con el apoyo de todos los miembros del Concejo, el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery espera crear un Grupo de Trabajo contra el Odio para abordar los crecientes incidentes de… Read More
County Council Schedules Public Hearings for July
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings in the month of July to receive testimony on new bills under consideration, funding appropriations, a change to the zoning code, and… Read More
‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop to Focus On Tenant Rights
Maryland Legal Aid hosts a free “Know Your Rights” workshop at the Casey Community Center in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, June 28. During the workshop, participants will learn about tenant and… Read More
Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland to Hold Town Hall at Montgomery College
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland will hold a Town Hall on Tuesday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center to discuss the… Read More
El 1 de Julio Aumenta el Salario Mínimo
El salario mínimo en el condado de Montgomery vuelve a subir el 1 de julio. El salario mínimo para quienes trabajen en empresas grandes con al menos 51 empleados será… Read More