Need for Affordable Housing Featured in WAMU Radio Show
County Executive Marc Elrich will ask the council to implement rent control and other measures in an attempt to make housing here more affordable. He made that statement during a… Read More
Government
Walk to School Day Stresses Safety
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students and families learned safe practices for getting to school in recognition of annual Walk to School Day. Local leaders joined students Wednesday morning at… Read More
Planning Board Commissioners Resign Following No Confidence Vote
Following controversy and ongoing investigations, the entire Montgomery County Planning Board resigned on Wednesday after a vote of no confidence by the Montgomery County Council. Councilmembers said in a statement… Read More
El Condado Recibe más de $22 Millones para Ampliar el Acceso a Internet
El condado de Montgomery expande aún más su programa de equidad digital Montgomery Connects, luego de recibir $22.6 millones a través de subvenciones federales y estatales. El programa Montgomery Connects… Read More
Ukranian Soldier Gets ‘Chance for a New Life’ in Silver Spring
Oleksandr (Alex) Chaika arrived in Maryland not quite two weeks ago, but already is walking confidently on the prosthetic leg he received for free from the Medical Center Orthotics and… Read More
Albornoz Addresses Thrive 2050 Work Amid Planning Department Problems
Ahead of Tuesday discussion on Thrive Montgomery 2050, Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz addressed the “elephant in the room” and said the council will continue moving forward with the… Read More
County Receives Over $22 Million to Expand Internet Access
Montgomery County is further expanding its digital equity program, Montgomery Connects, after receiving $22.6 million through federal and state grants. The Montgomery Connects program seeks to “expand access to computers,… Read More
County Drops Plans for Bus Depot at Rockville’s Seven Locks Road Development
Public officials backtracked last week on plans to house a new county bus depot along Seven Locks Road in Rockville during a community forum on the proposed development. Montgomery County… Read More
County Shelter Takes in Animals Displaced by Hurricane Ian
Ten cats and three dogs from Florida arrived at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) on Oct. 6 and are now available for adoption. Montgomery County’s Office… Read More
Council ‘Aggressively Investigating’ Problems Within Planning Department, Albornoz Says
Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz said the council is “aggressively investigating” recent issues surrounding the Planning Department. Last week, the council disciplined Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson for having… Read More
La Junta de Planificación Destituye a la Directora del Departamento
La Junta de Planificación del Condado de Montgomery destituyó a la directora del Departamento de Planificación. La Junta votó para destituir a Gwen Wright el viernes, según un comunicado del… Read More
Career Fair Provides Job Opportunities in County’s Public Safety Department
The Montgomery County Office of Human Resources will hold a two-session Public Safety Career Fair on Saturday, Oct. 22, in Gaithersburg in an effort to fill over 100 open positions… Read More