Majority of Maryland Gubernatorial Candidates Have Montgomery County Roots
Montgomery County is the largest county in Maryland and is home to the largest school district in the state. Its next claim to fame very well may be the home… Read More
Government
Gold Star Father Khizr Khan Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former Silver Spring resident Khizr Khan stood quietly in the White House Thursday afternoon as President Joe Biden placed the Medal of Freedom around his neck. Khan is a Gold… Read More
Office Created to End Childhood Hunger, Reduce Food Insecurity
One in 10 Montgomery County residents are food insecure and don’t always know how they will get their next meal. “So many of our residents are one paycheck or one… Read More
Residentes Podrán Presentar una Queja Formal Contra Oficiales de Policía
Los residentes del condado de Montgomery ahora tienen la capacidad de presentar quejas contra los oficiales de policía del condado o municipales, anunció el martes el gobierno local. El Formulario… Read More
County Announces Procedure for Filing Complaints Against Police
County residents now have the ability to file complaints against county, or municipal, police officers, the county government announced Tuesday. The electronic Montgomery County Police Accountability Complaint Form, is officially… Read More
Elrich Addresses Supreme Court Marshal Request
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich criticized a request from Supreme Court Marshal Gail Curley asking him to enforce anti-picketing laws at court justices’ homes. “If the marshal is concerned about… Read More
State’s Attorney McCarthy Won’t Cooperate in Abortion Access Investigations
Maryland State’s Attorney for Montgomery County will not cooperate with any states attempting to get information about women coming to Maryland for abortion access, where it is legal. State’s Attorney… Read More
Supreme Court Marshal Asks Elrich to Protect Justices who Live in County
The Supreme Court’s security force called on County Executive Marc Elrich to enforce anti-picketing laws following an uptick in protests outside the homes of multiple justices in Montgomery County. “For… Read More
Hogan Ordena a la Policía Estatal que Suspenda el Estándar de Porte de Armas
El gobernador Larry Hogan ordenó el martes a la Policía Estatal de Maryland que suspendiera el estándar de “razón buena y sustancial” utilizada para revisar las solicitudes de permisos de… Read More
Elrich Nombra a Dos Residentes para el Comité de Cargo Administrativo
El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, ha designado a dos residentes, Christopher Jennison y Andrea McCoy Johnson, para el Comité de Cargo Administrativo (ACC) inaugural, anunció el gobierno local. El… Read More
Hogan Orders Lowered Gun Permit Barrier Following Supreme Court Ruling
Gov. Larry Hogan directed Maryland State Police Tuesday to suspend the ‘good and substantial reason’ standard used to review applications for Wear and Carry permits in the state, lowering Maryland’s… Read More
Poets Needed for Readings, Laureate Position in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Arts is seeking poets to apply for poetry readings in the area, as well as someone to serve as a city ambassador on poetry, the city government announced… Read More