Wolek Sworn in as Newest District 16 Delegate
Sarah Wolek, a senior faculty specialist at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, was sworn in Monday to her new role as state delegate in the… Read More
Government
County Council to Hold Public Hearings Over 2024 Budget
The County Council will hold public hearings to discuss the county’s operating budget for the 2024 fiscal year. County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a $6.8 billion budget with a 10%… Read More
Transit Coalition Sues Federal Highway Administration for Road Widening Documents
The Maryland Transit Opportunities Coalition filed a lawsuit Monday against the Federal Highway Administration to obtain documents connected to the proposed toll lanes on 1495 and 1270. The 12-page suit… Read More
Contralora Lierman Visita Negocios Hispanos de Wheaton
La contralora de Maryland, Brooke Lierman, se detuvo en un restaurante mexicano salvadoreño, una joyería y un taller de reparación de automóviles el viernes durante un recorrido por Wheaton para… Read More
Poolesville Residents React to Latest Twist in White’s Ferry Stalement
Last week the latest efforts to reopen White’s Ferry to commuters and locals collapsed when the Virginia owner, Rockland Farm, rejected the million dollar plus offer of a coalition including… Read More
Comptroller Lierman Checks In on Wheaton Economy
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman stopped in at a Mexican Salvadorean restaurant, a jewelry store and an auto repair shop Friday during a tour through Wheaton to learn about the state… Read More
Historic Milestone in Fight Against Opioids: FDA Approves NARCAN for Over-the-Counter Use
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved NARCAN Nasal Spray for over-the-counter use, a big step in increasing access to the opioid overdose reversal agent. According to Emergent BioSolutions, NARCAN… Read More
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Urges Delegates to Pass Forest Protection Bill
Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is calling on the House of Delegates to pass a bill that would strengthen forest protections after passing unanimously in the Senate. The Forest Preservation and… Read More
Police Accountability Board and Police Chiefs Meet Thursday
The Montgomery County Police Accountability Board (PAB) meets with local and municipal law enforcement agencies Thursday from 7-9 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and takes place both… Read More
Concejo Vota para Exigir que las Gasolineras Publiquen el Precio de la Tarjeta de Crédito
Las gasolineras deberán publicar el precio de la tarjeta de crédito, y no solo el precio más bajo de la gasolina según la legislación aprobada por unanimidad el martes, por… Read More
Residentes Testifican sobre Proyectos de Ley de Protección de Alquileres
Residentes, defensores y líderes de compañías de bienes raíces testificaron sobre proyectos de ley de protección de alquileres, en la reunión del Concejo, el martes. Los concejales del condado dieron… Read More
Council Votes to Require Gas Stations to Post Credit Card Price
Gas stations will be required to post the credit card price and not just the lowest price of gasoline under legislation unanimously passed Tuesday by the Montgomery County Council. If… Read More