Infant Deaths Remain Highest in Black Community
About 43% of all fetal and infant deaths in Montgomery County involved Blacks and African American women although they only account for 22% of births here, according to a just-released… Read More
Government
Montgomery County Considers Purchase of White’s Ferry
Montgomery County is considering the purchase of historic White’s Ferry after owners said they are seeking to sell to the county in an effort to resume service after more than… Read More
April 20 Forum on Proposed Restoration Center in Rockville
Montgomery County will hold a community forum this month about a restoration center planned for two dozen acres of land along Seven Locks Road in Rockville. The restoration center is… Read More
Deadline Extended to Apply for Vacancies on Planning Board
The application deadline to fill two full-term positions on the Montgomery County Planning Board has been extended to April 14 at 5 p.m. by the Montgomery County Council. Regardless of… Read More
County, Muslim Community Join Together During Ramadan
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation and the Montgomery County Muslim Council joined with people from all faiths at Tuesday’s annual Iftar Dinner during Ramadan. The… Read More
Homeowners Must Apply to Get $692 County Income Tax Offset Credit
Homeowners in Montgomery County must apply by May 1 to get the county’s Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC) they may have automatically received in previous years. The state now requires… Read More
Narcan to Remain Free in County
At the end of March, the Federal Trade Commission announced Naloxone nasal spray, better known by the brand name Narcan, commonly used to reverse opioid overdoses, will soon become available… Read More
El Jefe de Bomberos del Condado Anuncia su Retiro Después de 31 Años de Servicio
Scott Goldstein, quien ha sido bombero en el condado de Montgomery durante tres décadas y jefe durante ocho años, se jubilará del Servicio de Bomberos y Rescate del Condado de… Read More
State Interim Report on Old Georgetown Bike Lanes: Travel Time Up, Accidents Down
A State Highway Administration interim report on the bike lanes on Old Georgetown Road showed that none of the 35 crashes that occurred from October 1, 2022 to March 15… Read More
Elrich to Hold 6 Community Budget Discussions
County Executive Marc Elrich is holding community discussions spread throughout the county’s regions to get input on capital improvements and long-term projects. This feedback will help the county build various… Read More
County Fire Chief Goldstein Announces Departure After 31 Years
Scott Goldstein, who has been a firefighter in Montgomery County for three decades and the chief for eight years, will retire from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) on… Read More
El Concejo del Condado Realizará Audiencias Públicas sobre el Presupuesto de 2024
El Concejo del Condado llevará a cabo audiencias públicas para discutir el presupuesto operativo del condado para el año fiscal 2024. Se llevarán a cabo cuatro audiencias públicas el 11… Read More