Sen. Van Hollen Suffers ‘Minor Stroke’ Over Weekend
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) announced Sunday evening he suffered a “minor stroke” over the weekend. He will remain under medical observation for a few days. Van Hollen, 63,… Read More
Government
Albert Einstein Student Wins Congressional Art Competition
An Albert Einstein High School student took top honors in Maryland’s Eighth District 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Isabel Acuna Marin’s art piece titled “Tia Mona” will hang in the U.S.… Read More
Clarksburg, Montgomery Blair Students Named Presidential Scholars
Two Montgomery County Public Schools seniors were recognized among 161 students as U.S. Presidential Scholars. They are the only scholars from the state of Maryland, and 161 across the country.… Read More
County’s Homeless Slightly Up; Need for Affordable Housing Continues
The number of people in Montgomery County experiencing homelessness rose slightly from 577 in 2021 to 581 in 2022, according to the Metropolitan Council of Governments. The COG report is… Read More
Programa Federal Ayuda a Residentes que Están Atrasados con los Pagos de Agua
Un nuevo programa de subvenciones financiado por el gobierno federal ayuda a residentes de bajos ingresos atrasados con pagos de agua en el condado de Montgomery. El Programa de Asistencia… Read More
‘This is Not a Drill,’ Planned Parenthood of Maryland President Says
A recently-leaked Supreme Court draft indicated the court would overturn the landmark abortion case of Roe v. Wade. “This is not a drill,” said Karen Nelson, President and CEO of… Read More
County to Host Virtual Forum on Youth Mental Health and Substance Misuse
Three Montgomery County advisory boards join forces to host “Break the Taboo” – a forum on youth mental health and substance abuse – from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 19. … Read More
Grant Program Assists Low Income Residents with Past Due Water Bills
A new federally-funded grant program assists low-income Montgomery County residents with past due water bills. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) provides help to households who earn 60 percent… Read More
Se Aceptarán de Nuevo Solicitudes para el Programa de Alivio del Pago de Alquiler a Partir del Lunes
El programa de alivio del pago de alquiler COVID-19 del condado de Montgomery aceptará de nuevo las solicitudes, a partir del lunes 16 de mayo, anunció el ejecutivo del condado… Read More
El Condado de Montgomery Celebra la Apertura del ignITe Hub
El concejal Craig Rice celebrará la apertura de ignITe Hub con otros políticos del condado de Montgomery el 14 de mayo. El ignITe Hub es “un espacio físico y virtual… Read More
COVID-19 Rent Relief Applications Reopen Monday
Montgomery County’s COVID-19 rent relief program will reopen applications starting Monday, May 16, County Executive Marc Elrich shared during a media briefing Wednesday. The program provides rental assistance to tenants… Read More
Hogan Announces Shipment of Supplies to Ukraine
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday he would send critical aid supplies to people in Ukraine, according to a tweet. Yesterday, I announced a shipment of critical aid to… Read More