‘Not Going to be Easy’ Dealing with Volume of Layoffs, Elrich Says
It is going to take a couple of days before it is clear how many county residents lost their jobs Tuesday, County Executive Marc Elrich said. Leaders spoke out Tuesday… Read More
Government
A World Without NOAA
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resources Committee heard from a panel of experts Wednesday concerning the consequences of the recent federal cuts to the National Oceanic… Read More
El Concejo Reafirma el Compromiso del Condado con la Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión
Los miembros del Concejo del Condado de Montgomery votaron unánimemente el martes para apoyar una resolución que reafirma su compromiso con la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión en lo… Read More
El Departamento de Recreación del Condado Cancela las Ferias de Empleo Debido a la Alta Respuesta de Solicitantes
El Departamento de Recreación del Condado de Montgomery ha cancelado las ferias de empleo programadas para abril después de recibir una respuesta abrumadora de solicitantes. El departamento anunció que, aunque… Read More
Council Votes To Enhance Enforcement of Housing, Safety Code Violations
Members of the Montgomery County Council unanimously agreed on Tuesday to put more teeth into the Office of Consumer Protection’s ability to enforce landlord tenant issues. By clarifying consumer goods… Read More
Leaders Respond to Mass Layoffs at Health Agencies in County
On Tuesday, leaders responded to the administration’s mass layoffs of federal health and human services employees — including workers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in White Oak. “Donald… Read More
Hearing Questions Putting Fired Federal Workers at Front of Hiring Line
Several questions arose during a public hearing for a bill that would enable county residents laid off recently by the federal government to move to the front of the line… Read More
El Concejo Aborda Proyecto de Ley de Zonificación para Solucionar la Crisis de Vivienda
El comité de Planificación, Vivienda y Parques (PHP) del Concejo del Condado debatió el lunes un proyecto de ley de zonificación para abordar la escasez de viviendas asequibles en el… Read More
Council Reaffirms County Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday to support a resolution affirming their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion when it comes to housing. “We know here in Montgomery County, diversity… Read More
Rockville Responds to ‘Global Day of Action’ at Tesla Dealership
The Tesla dealership in Rockville saw another round of protests this Saturday as part of what was called a “Global Day of Action” nationwide. According to news reports more than… Read More
County Recreation Cancels Job Fairs Due to High Applicant Response
Montgomery County Recreation has canceled its scheduled job fairs for April after receiving an overwhelming response from applicants. The department announced while the in-person hiring events will no longer take… Read More
Twinbrook Community Cares For Its Elementary School
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) were closed Monday, but it was hard to tell at Twinbrook Elementary where students of all ages were creating a wellness space, planting trees and… Read More