Minimum Wage Increases on July 1
The minimum wage in Montgomery County rises again on July 1. The minimum wage for those working at large companies with at least 51 employees will be $16.70 per hour.… Read More
Government
Maryland Recibe $1.4 Millones para Empresas Manufactureras y Empleos
El gobierno federal ha otorgado $1.4 millones a Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership para apoyar a las pequeñas y medianas empresas manufactureras locales. El Instituto Nacional de Estándares y Tecnología (NIST)… Read More
Maryland Receives $1.4 Million for Manufacturing Businesses, Jobs
The federal government has awarded $1.4 million to the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership to support local small and medium sized manufacturing businesses. The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards… Read More
Recreational Cannabis is Coming to a Dispensary Near You July 1
In just about one week, cannabis will be legal in Maryland for anyone 21 years or older with a government issued ID. “It’s like purchasing alcohol,” explained Steve White, president… Read More
Confirman Directores para Departamentos de Salud y Servicios Humanos y Protección Ambiental
El Dr. James Bridgers, quien fue Director Interino del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (DHHS) del condado, fue designado por unanimidad por el Concejo del Condado como Director del… Read More
Over 700 Registered for Friday’s 2nd Annual Senior Barbecue
The county recreation department expects more than 700 residents to attend Friday’s second annual barbecue for those 55 years and older. The gathering takes place at the Smokey Glen Farm… Read More
Directors Confirmed to Departments of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection
Dr. James Bridgers, who was Acting Director for the county’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), was unanimously appointed by the County Council as Director on Tuesday. Bridgers replaces… Read More
County, WSSC Agree to Convert Methane into Fuel for Ride On Bus
Montgomery County reached a five-year agreement with WSSC Water (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission) to literally turn “poop into power” for its Ride On buses. “Instead of methane being released into… Read More
County Moves Closer to Adding Science Lab Center in North Bethesda
Members of the County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee Thursday unanimously agreed to recommend to the council that it dispose of land in North Bethesda to pave the… Read More
County Seeks Public Feedback on Development Review Process
Officials are seeking feedback from the community on the county’s land development review process. Three public meetings hosted by Maryland Delegate Lesley Lopez, Montgomery County Planning Department, and County Executive… Read More
County Paved Way to Keep Apartments in Aspen Hill as Affordable Housing
Montgomery County used its legal right of first refusal to pave the way for the nonprofit Enterprise Community Development to purchase a 345-unit apartment complex in Aspen Hill for $67… Read More
Advocates Visit Chevy Chase; Call for Supreme Court Reforms
Reproductive rights advocates who dubbed themselves the Just Majority came to the Chevy Chase Library parking lot Tuesday as part of a nationwide effort “to raise alarm” about what they… Read More