Judge Blocks Portions of Gun Law
A federal judge restricted parts of a new gun law that went into effect Sunday in Maryland. The Maryland Gun Safety Act of 2023 was enacted to restrict where guns… Read More
Government
County Receives Federal Funding to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth
Montgomery County will receive $530,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop violence prevention programs focused on protecting LGTQ+ youth. U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin… Read More
As Department Vacancies Grow, Police Chief Rearranges Officer Staffing
Beginning Nov. 1, Rockville and Gaithersburg cities’ police departments will take over full and primary response duties for police calls in their area. The Montgomery County Police Department will assist… Read More
Government Shutdown Averted at 11th Hour
President Biden signed a short-term bipartisan spending bill hours before the midnight deadline that averts a government shutdown. Earlier, the Senate voted to pass the bill following the House’s vote… Read More
Reciba Hasta 4 Pruebas Caseras Gratuitas de COVID-19
Dado que los casos de COVID-19 se han incrementado, el gobierno de EE. UU. está haciendo un esfuerzo para aumentar la cantidad de kits de prueba caseras disponibles. En un… Read More
5 Maryland Laws Effective Oct. 1: What You Need to Know
Five Maryland state laws go into effect on Oct. 1. Here’s what you need to know. The Child Victims Act of 2023 The Child Victims Act of 2023 repeals the… Read More
U.S. Households Now Eligible to Receive 4 Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
With COVID-19 cases once again on the rise, the U.S. government is making an effort to increase the number of at-home test kits available to the public. In a program… Read More
Bethesda African Cemetery Members Display Bones at Budget Forum
Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition, frustrated with its lack of progress to convince Montgomery County to preserve land in Bethesda where it believes an African American cemetery was once located, poured… Read More
Montgomery County Has Lots to Lose if Government Shuts Down
According to Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart, “A government shutdown will have a direct, detrimental and oversized impact on all of metropolitan Washington.” In her role as Metropolitan Washington Council… Read More
Montgomery Parks dio a Conocer su Equipo Eléctrico Ecológico
El condado de Montgomery está pasando de herramientas y equipos que funcionan con gasolina a el uso de energía eléctrica para lograr “operaciones y prácticas de mantenimiento de parques más… Read More
Active Aging Week Events at Montgomery Parks Start Oct 2
Montgomery Parks observes Active Aging Week from Monday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 8 with numerous activities. The week is part of an international initiative to promote healthy lifestyles, specifically… Read More
Montgomery County Parks Stage an Electric Show
Montgomery Parks showed off its eco-friendly electric equipment Wednesday with a hands-on demonstration. The county is moving from gas-powered tools and equipment to electric power for a “more sustainable park… Read More