Elrich Kicks Off Campaign for Council
For only the second time ever in Montgomery County history, a current County Executive will run for election to become a member of the County Council. Marc Elrich sent out… Read More
Government
Inspector General Flags Inconsistencies in MCPS Procurement Practices
A report released Monday by the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General found inconsistencies in how Montgomery County Public Schools handled its procurement process during fiscal years 2023 and… Read More
Gaithersburg Provides Emergency Grants to Local Food Providers
The City of Gaithersburg will double its food assistance funding in the coming days. Three local providers will receive $30,000 each in emergency grants to help residents still struggling from… Read More
Full SNAP Benefits to Resume Nov. 18
Maryland will start issuing full federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits Tuesday, Nov. 18, following the end of the 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. Residents who would… Read More
Concejal Kristin Mink Enfrenta Agentes de ICE Mientras Graba Video
La concejal del condado de Montgomery, Kristin Mink, se enfrentó a agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) mientras grababa un video de sus actividades en el… Read More
Number of Unsheltered Residents Rises as Funding Faces Decrease
Officials are strategizing how best to stretch county dollars allocated to prevent homelessness as the threat of reduction in federal funds looms and the need increases. Staff from the county’s… Read More
Councilmember Kristin Mink ‘Grabbed’ by ICE Agents
Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink was grabbed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Monday morning while recording video of their activity in Prince George’s County. The incident happened at 7:25… Read More
Former Montgomery County Police Chief Candidly Reflects on Leadership, ICE, and the County Executive Race
Former Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger, who served from 2004–2019, spoke on a wide range of topics during District 18’s monthly breakfast club at the Parkway Deli in Silver… Read More
History conference previews Montgomery County’s 250th birthday
History buffs got a sneak peek at what is planned for the county’s 250th birthday next year as Montgomery County History held its annual conference Saturday at the Germantown campus… Read More
Maryland Lawmakers with Jamaican Roots Rally Support for Hurricane Melissa Relief
Maryland lawmakers with Jamaican roots are working to shore up donations and support for the island nation in the wake of Hurricane Melissa‘s devastating damage. Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles,… Read More
Federal Families Served Free School Lunch as Government Shutdown Continues
As the federal government shutdown continues, furloughed workers who have children in Montgomery County Public Schools were invited to have lunch with their students at school Thursday. “We just want… Read More
Conozca sus Derechos Cuando es Detenido por ICE
Para miles de familias inmigrantes en Estados Unidos, conocer sus derechos ante un encuentro con autoridades o agentes de ICE no solo brinda seguridad, sino que también puede marcar la… Read More