What to Do When Kids Have a Day Off
The county recreation department offers programs for elementary school aged children throughout the school year. The program known as Kids Day Out provides parents an option for their children when… Read More
Government
First Head of County Aging and Disability Services Dies
John “Jay” Kenney, the county’s first chief of Aging and Disability Services, died Thursday morning. He had been diagnosed in the summer of 2019 with ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. “Jay… Read More
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Cox Challenges Election Ballot Counting Petition
During a civil hearing at the Montgomery County Circuit court to discuss the Maryland State Board of Elections’ petition to start processing ballots early, the Republican nominee for Maryland governor,… Read More
El Condado Incentiva Modos de Tránsito Alternativos para el Día Sin Automóviles
El condado de Montgomery alienta a sus residentes a dejar sus automóviles y utilizar modos de transporte “más ecológicos” en reconocimiento del “Día sin automóviles”, el jueves 22 de septiembre.… Read More
Lacking Traffic Improvements Curb Vision Zero Plan to Eliminate Collisions
Traffic deaths in Montgomery County are on the rise from 2021 despite the Vision Zero plan to eliminate serious and fatal collisions in the next 10 years. “Almost every day… Read More
‘Councilmember for a Day’ Deadline Extended
The deadline to register for the student video contest sponsored by Councilmember Craig Rice has been extended to Thursday, Sept. 22. Deadline extended! MCPS students in grades 8-12 have until… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Regulate E-Scooters
Councilmembers passed a new bill to regulate e-scooters in Montgomery County. During a meeting Tuesday, the county council unanimously passed Bill 36-21, which establishes registration and operating requirements for e-scooters. … Read More
County Encourages Alternative Transit Modes for Car-Free Day
Montgomery County is encouraging its residents to ditch their cars and use “greener” modes of transportation in recognition of “Car-Free Day” on Thursday, Sept. 22. The county is incentivizing residents… Read More
Aprobado Proyecto de Ley: Registro y Requisitos de Operación para el uso de Patinetas Eléctricas
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery votó unánimemente el martes para aprobar una legislación patrocinada por el Concejal Sidney Katz y el Presidente del Concejo Gabe Albornoz que establece los… Read More
City Council Discusses Takeaways From Takoma Park Master Plan Survey
The Takoma Park City Council Wednesday heard an update on community engagement with the city’s Minor Master Plan Amendment – which will guide growth near the previous site of Washington… Read More
Elrich se une a las Celebraciones del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Las celebraciones del Mes de la Herencia Hispana están en pleno apogeo. El ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, ha anunciado su participación en muchos de los eventos que… Read More
Takoma Park Resident Wants Kids Involved in City Projects
Susan Comfort, co-founder of Nonprofit Wellness, spoke out about how kids should be involved in future design plans at the Takoma Park City Council meeting on Sept. 14. Comfort, who… Read More