Radon Testing of Rental Units Required as of July 2023
Montgomery County will require radon testing in rental housing, and the results must be disclosed to tenants beginning July 1, 2023. If a high level of radon is detected, landlords… Read More
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Open Houses Planned on Future of University Boulevard, Silver Spring
This story was originally posted on Oct. 27. Montgomery County Planning will conduct a study of the University Boulevard Corridor between Wheaton and I495 and is holding two community… Read More
El Concejo del Condado Aprueba Nuevo Subjefe de MCPD
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery aprobó por unanimidad el nombramiento de Nicholas Augustine como Subjefe del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD). El ejecutivo del condado de… Read More
County Council Approves New MCPD Assistant Chief
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the appointment of Nicholas Augustine as the assistant chief of the Montgomery County Police Department. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich nominated Augustine for the… Read More
Council Recommends WSSC Limit Rate Increase to 7%
Montgomery County Council slightly whittled down WSSC Water ‘s request for an 8% rate increase for the next fiscal year, recommending instead a maximum of a 7% increase. However, that… Read More
County Unanimously Adopts Resolution Standing Up to Antisemitism
Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a non-binding resolution that defines and reaffirms the county’s commitment to stand up to hate and against antisemitism. The resolution, which has been fine-tuned since… Read More
Comité de Seguridad Pública Revisa Proyecto de Ley sobre Restricción de Armas
Como parte de su esfuerzo por reducir la violencia armada, el Comité de Seguridad Pública del Concejo del Condado de Montgomery se reunió el lunes para revisar un proyecto de… Read More
New, Temporary Planning Board ‘Moving Forward’
The temporary members of the Montgomery County Planning Board are off and running and don’t expect any project delays despite the cancellations of three previous meetings due to the forced… Read More
Public Safety Committee Reviews Gun Restriction Bill
As part of their effort to reduce gun violence, the Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety (PS) Committee met on Monday, Oct. 31, to review a bill that would prohibit the… Read More
VA Committee Seeks Local Stories for ‘Operation Green Light’ Holiday Commemoration
In preparation for Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, the Montgomery County Commission on Veteran Affairs is seeking local residents with military service to share their stories for their “Tribute… Read More
Comité de Vivienda Revisa Proyecto de Ley sobre Protección de Aumento de Alquiler
El Comité de Planificación, Vivienda y Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Montgomery (PHED, por sus siglas en inglés) revisó un proyecto de ley, el lunes 24 de octubre, que podría… Read More
Housing Committee Reviews Rent Increase Protection Bill
The Montgomery County Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee reviewed a bill on Monday, Oct. 24 that could limit rent increases of more than 4.4% for six months. If… Read More