Minimum Wage Increasing Countywide on July 1
Montgomery County’s minimum wage for large employers will increase from $15 to $15.65 per hour on Friday. Minimum wage for mid-sized employers (11 to 50 employees) will increase from $14.00… Read More
Government
Council President: Repeal of Roe v. Wade is ‘Inexcusable’
After the Supreme Court overturned the landmark abortion case of Roe v. Wade and struck down a gun law last week, Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz condemned the decisions. … Read More
Albornoz: ‘Estamos Preocupados con el Nivel de Violencia en las Calles’
El Presidente del Concejo del Condado de Montgomery, Gabe Albornoz, dijo en su reunión semanal con los medios que “están preocupados con el nivel de violencia que están viendo en… Read More
County Officials Unveil New ‘Welcome to Burtonsville’ Sign
Montgomery County officials unveiled one of two newly installed “Welcome to Burtonsville” signs next to the Burtonsville Town Square Shopping Center on Friday. The unveiled sign is located on the… Read More
Elrich Responds to Supreme Court’s Overturning of Roe v. Wade
On Friday, the Supreme Court overturned the landmark abortion case of Roe v. Wade. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said there is “no way” the jurisdiction will cooperate with any… Read More
Corte Suprema Anula Roe v. Wade, el Derecho Constitucional al Aborto, Gobierno Local Reacciona
En una votación de 6-3, el viernes la Corte Suprema de Justicia de Estados Unidos dictaminó anular Roe v. Wade, lo que pone fin a casi 50 años del derecho… Read More
Study: Maryland Ranks 6th Most Patriotic State
With the 4th of July right around the corner, Wallethub has released a study on the most patriotic states in the country. Maryland ranked 6th overall with a total score… Read More
Albornoz ‘Deeply Alarmed’ About Lack of Staffing MCPS Faces Next School Year
Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) President Jennifer Martin testified in April at a Montgomery County Council budget hearing that 1,443 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees gave notice that they… Read More
Council Disappointed by Supreme Court’s Repeal of NY Gun Law
In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York gun law Thursday that required residents to show “proper cause” to carry a concealed gun outside the… Read More
July 4 Swimming Pool Tickets Available for Pre-Purchase
Montgomery County Recreation is allowing residents to pre-purchase tickets to their seven outdoor pools at a discounted rate of $5 per person for Monday, July 4. A maximum of 10… Read More
Councilmember Jawando Announces Return of ‘Library Tours’
County Councilmember Will Jawando will be hosting ‘Library Tours’ within the next couple weeks in order to converse with residents about their experiences and concerns regarding local libraries, Montgomery County… Read More
Vacuna Contra el Coronavirus para Niños Menores de 5 Años Disponible en Maryland
La serie primaria de la vacuna contra el coronavirus ahora está disponible en el estado de Maryland para niños de seis meses a 5 años de edad, anunció el Departamento… Read More