Officials Paint New Dedicated Bus Lane
With the push of a roller, Montgomery County officials painted red a future dedicated bus lane, marking the first phase of the Great Seneca Transit Network. By late next summer,… Read More
Government
Departamento de Transporte Busca Embajadores de Escuelas Secundarias para ‘Visión Cero’
El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT) busca 30 estudiantes de secundaria para que sirvan como “Embajadores Juveniles del programa Visión Cero”. El programa permite a los estudiantes… Read More
El Concejo Aprueba más Fondos para el Programa de Subvenciones de Seguridad
Los concejales votaron para agregar fondos al programa de subvenciones de seguridad del condado, específicamente para apoyar lugares de culto y organizaciones sin fines de lucro. El vicepresidente del Concejo,… Read More
County Permitting Services to Host Stakeholders Forum Dec 6
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) is hosting a stakeholders forum for professionals who work with them on Wednesday, Dec. 6 in Wheaton from 8:30 a.m.-noon. “We are… Read More
Department of Transportation Searching for High School Vision Zero Ambassadors
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is searching for 30 Montgomery County high school students to serve as “Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors.” The program allows students to earn up… Read More
Maryland Añade Un Millón de Dólares en Fondos para Combatir los Crímenes de Odio
El gobernador de Maryland, Wes Moore, anunció el martes que el estado ofrece $1 millón en fondos adicionales para organizaciones religiosas, y otras organizaciones sin fines de lucro, para ayudar… Read More
Council Approves More Funding for Security Grant Program
Councilmembers voted to add funding to the county’s security grant program for houses of worship and nonprofits. County Council Vice President Andrew Friedson suggested increasing the proposed $100,000 from the… Read More
Maryland Adds $1 Million to Fight Hate Crimes
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Tuesday that the state is offering $1 million in additional funding for faith-based organizations and other non-profits to help protect against hate crimes. Organizations that… Read More
Seneca Valley High School Senior Announced as Councilmember for a Day Winner
Folashade Epebinu, a senior at Seneca Valley High School, won the 2023 “Councilmember for a Day” contest. County Councilmember Will Jawando announced Epebinu as the winner Monday. She will join… Read More
Council Considers Reducing Parking Requirements for New Housing
Three Montgomery County councilmembers plan to introduce a zoning change that would eliminate some parking requirements at new housing developments. The idea is to reduce the cost of housing and… Read More
Flags to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter, who served as the first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981, died Sunday. She was 96 and married to President Jimmy Carter for 77 years.… Read More
Elrich: Shop Locally on Small Business Saturday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants residents to shop locally Nov. 25 on Small Business Saturday. For every dollar spent at a local business, 70 cents remain in the community.… Read More