Maryland State Income Tax Deadline Extended
For the third year in a row, Maryland residents will have until July 15 to file and pay their state income taxes. Comptroller Peter Franchot made the announcement Wednesday morning.… Read More
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Federal Government Providing Free COVID-19 At-Home Tests
The federal government has made COVID-19 rapid at-home test kits available to residents in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. The initial program will provide four free… Read More
Líderes Empresariales Expresan Objeciones a los Pasaportes de Vacunas
Los líderes empresariales compartieron sus preocupaciones sobre un pasaporte de vacunas de COVID-19, propuesto en el condado de Montgomery durante una reunión del concejo del condado, el martes. El “pasaporte”,… Read More
Business Leaders Voice Objections to Vaccine Passports
Business leaders shared their concerns about a proposed COVID-19 vaccine passport in Montgomery County during a County C0uncil meeting Tuesday. The “passport,” proposed by the county executive branch, is proof… Read More
Elrich Introduces His FY23 Budget Recommendations
County Executive Marc Elrich presented his Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Capital Budget and his six-year Capital Improvements Program today during a conference. Elrich highlighted his recommended capital investments over the… Read More
Legislators Seek to Remove Name of Segregationist from Chevy Chase Circle
Both Maryland’s U.S. Senators introduced legislation Tuesday to remove the name of Francis G. Newlands from the Chevy Chase Circle. Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin said in a… Read More
Rep. Trone Tests Positive; Urges ‘Folks to #Get Vaccinated’
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6) tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 15 and “is only experiencing mild symptoms,” he said. “I’m fully vaccinated and boosted and am thankfully only experiencing… Read More
Council Issues Statement on Hostage Situation at Texas Synagogue
The Montgomery County Council released a statement following the events at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on the night of Jan. 15, when a gunman entered during a service… Read More
Candidates for County Executive Discuss Rent Stabilization
This year the county will elect its County Executive on November 8. The four candidates include current Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Tom Hucker, Councilmember Hans Riemer, and Potomac businessman David… Read More
County Will Host Virtual Celebration on Voting Rights on MLK Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Montgomery County will host a virtual celebration about voting rights on Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m., according to a county press release.… Read More
Flower Branch Fire Victims Still Trying to Rebuild Their Lives
Six days ago, a fire swept through Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring, forcing about 50 people to find temporary housing. As of Friday, 17 families, consisting of 34 adults… Read More
Biden Nominates Bloom Raskin of Takoma Park to Federal Reserve
President Joe Biden nominated Sarah Bloom Raskin of Takoma Park to serve as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. She must be confirmed… Read More