Promulgada la Ley de Calles Seguras
Se ha promulgado un proyecto de ley destinado a tener calles más seguras para peatones y ciclistas. El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, firmó la Ley de Calles Seguras 2023… Read More
Government
Safe Streets Act Signed Into Law
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
Las Tiendas de Venta de Armas Tendrían que dar Información sobre Prevención del Suicidio
Un nuevo proyecto de ley exigiría que las tiendas de ventas de armas de fuego, en el condado de Montgomery, proporcionen a los compradores información sobre la prevención del suicidio.… Read More
County Hires Climate Change Officer
Sarah Kogel-Smucker is Montgomery County’s new climate change officer. She replaces Adriana Hochberg, who now works for the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency. Her salary is $174,000 a year.… Read More
Thousands of Residents Would Be Affected if Government Shuts Down
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that could throw many county residents out of work or expect them to continue working without pay, according to U.S. Rep. Jamie… Read More
Policía Arresta a Hombre de Silver Spring por Robar Paquetes y Dañar Buzones de Correo
La policía del Condado de Montgomery arrestó a Scott Brigden, de 52 años, de Silver Spring, y ha sido acusado de múltiples cargos de destrucción de propiedad y robo, por… Read More
Officials Get Firsthand Experience with Firefighting
Montgomery County and state officials helped extinguish a smoky fire, used the jaws of life, crawled through a dark building and tried to revive an unconscious person during Fire Ops… Read More
Bill Would Require Gun Stores to Give Suicide Prevention Information
A new bill would require gun stores in the county to provide buyers with information about suicide prevention. The Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education (SAFE) Act was introduced Tuesday by… Read More
County Accepting Scrap Tires for Recycling
Unload your scrap tires at the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station through Friday. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection offers a free residential scrap tire drop-off event… Read More
Planning Seeks Community Input on Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan
Montgomery Planning seeks public input on the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan. Four listening sessions are scheduled for October. Community members have the opportunity to provide their suggestions and feedback at… Read More
Montgomery College Students Shine in EPA Challenge
80% of the winners in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Make a Market Tech Challenge are Montgomery County College students. Five student teams received a total of $15,000 for their… Read More
Upcounty Town Hall to Focus on Transportation Issues
A community town hall about transportation issues in upper Montgomery County is set for Oct. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event is presented by Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe and… Read More