Raskin Launches Student App Challenge
Middle and high school students are encouraged to enter U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin’s 2022 Congressional App Challenge. The goal is for students to learn how to code by creating their… Read More
Government
Deer Population Management Program Begins in September
Montgomery Parks—which is a part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission—issued a press release about their annual 2022-2023 deer population management program. The program will occur from Sept.… Read More
Registration for Wide Variety of Classes in Fall Now Open
Registration for Montgomery Parks’ fall programs and classes—including gardening, history, horticulture, golf, archery—is now open. To register, visit the ActiveMontgomery website and create an account. For account help, click here.… Read More
Blair Will Ask for Recount Tuesday in Race for County Executive
David Blair, who lost to incumbent Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich by only 35 votes, will submit a petition for a recount in that race Tuesday at noon, Blair’s communication… Read More
Montgomery County Retains Triple A Bond Rating
Montgomery County announced Friday that the county has retained its triple-A bond rating from all three rating agencies, the highest possible rating. Moody’s Investors Service Inc., Standard & Poor’s and… Read More
Takoma-East Silver Spring Community Action Center Relocates
The Takoma-East Silver Spring (TESS) Community Action Center has relocated to 8703 Flower Ave. The center was previously located at 8513 Piney Branch Road for 50 years. County Executive Marc… Read More
Street Scientists Collect Temperature Data Across County
Montgomery County is one of 19 locations across the country that participated in a community urban heat mapping day Aug. 7 to collect data on the heat and humidity throughout… Read More
La Resolución de Antisemitismo del Concejo Pospuesta hasta Septiembre
Una resolución que habría definido el antisemitismo y reafirmado el compromiso del Concejo del Condado de Montgomery de hacer frente al odio y el extremismo no se votará hasta al… Read More
Takoma Park Seeks Backpacks for Students Returning to School
Takoma Park Police Department is seeking backpacks and other school supplies “to make the first day of school a happy one for every kid!” Police ask that donors purchase a… Read More
Registration for Fall Recreation Programs Begins Aug. 15
Montgomery County Recreation will begin registration for its fall programs and activities on Aug. 15. Along with that, the department launched a “Build Your Own Guide” tool online. Residents can… Read More
Federal Government Delays Decision on I-495, I-270 Toll Lanes Project
On Friday, the federal government decided to delay action on the road widening plan that includes managed toll roads along I-270 and parts of I-495. According to a permitting dashboard,… Read More
Subjefe de Policía Civil Suspendido ya no Está Empleado por el Condado
Carmen Facciolo, el primer subjefe civil de la policía, ya no trabaja en el condado de Montgomery después de haber sido suspendido en junio de 2022, según funcionarios del condado.… Read More