March for Our Lives Returns to D.C. Saturday
March for Our Lives will return to Washington, D.C. Saturday, June 11 to hold a march in support of gun control legislation. The youth-led organization will meet at the Washington… Read More
Government
Councilmember Navarro’s Candidacy for Lt. Governor is Suspended
Former Prince George’s Executive Rushern L. Baker III and Councilmember Nancy Navarro suspended their bid for Maryland governor and lt. governor, effective immediately. “Having considered the financial challenges facing our… Read More
Raskin Tells Einstein Grads: ‘Find Your Path that is Yours and Magically Yours Alone’
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD8th) told the Albert Einstein High School Class of 2022 to find their own path and always remember they can thrive despite setbacks. “For anyone who… Read More
Capitol Police Officer from Wheaton Gets Emotional at Jan. 6 Hearings
U.S. Capitol Officer Harry Dunn of Wheaton teared up as he sat in the Capitol building he is sworn to protect while watching the prime time live Select Committee hearings… Read More
Nuevas Subvenciones Otorgadas para Proyectos de Vivienda Asequible
El Consejo Metropolitano de Gobiernos de Washington (COG) aprobó $656,000 en subvenciones para apoyar proyectos de vivienda asequible, particularmente en áreas de bajos ingresos cercanas del acceso al transporte público.… Read More
New Grants Awarded to Increase Affordable Housing Near Transit
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) approved $656,000 in grants to support affordable housing projects, particularly in low income areas near transit. The new Housing Affordability Planning Program, which… Read More
Navarro Informa a Funcionarios sobre la Necesidad del Énfasis en Equidad para Poner fin a Disparidades
La concejal del condado de Montgomery, Nancy Navarro, informó a los funcionarios de todo el área metropolitana de D.C. sobre el enfoque del condado en la equidad. Navarro, la primera… Read More
County Launches First-Ever LGBTQ+ Community Survey During Pride Month
In celebration of Pride Month, Montgomery County officials released their first-ever survey of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ+) residents. The community survey aims to collect anonymous information… Read More
Safety Forum Will Focus on Seniors Staying Connected
Montgomery County will host the 12th Annual County Senior Safety Forum from June 13-16. The multi-day event coincides with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day which takes place on June 15… Read More
Navarro Briefs Officials on the Need for Equity Emphasis Areas to End Disparity
Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro briefed officials from throughout the Greater D.C. area on the county’s focus on equity. She spoke Wednesday during a Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments meeting.… Read More
Pride Flag Raised Outside Executive Office Building in Rockville
To welcome Pride Month, Montgomery County leaders raised a Progress Pride flag outside the Executive Office Building on Veterans Memorial Plaza in Rockville. County Council Vice President Evan Glass, who… Read More
MCPS Financial Literacy Requirement for Graduation Put on Hold
Despite a campaign by some Montgomery County Public School students to mandate a half-credit financial literacy requirement before graduation, Board of Education members unanimously voted Tuesday to study the matter… Read More