Elrich Looks Back at County’s Response to Covid-19
Five years ago, Covid-19 turned communities across the country and here in the County upside down. Government and health leaders had to respond to an unprecedented crisis. MCM spoke with… Read More
Government
Montgomery Parks Adds Accessible Boat Launch at Black Hills Park in Clarksburg
Black Hills Regional Park in Clarksburg now has an adaptive kayak launch so getting on and off the 505-acre Little Seneca Lake is easier and more accessible. A grant from… Read More
More Than 1,000 County Residents Have Lost Federal Jobs
As meetings and rallies continue to support federal employees who are being cut under President Donald Trump’s administration, County Council President Kate Stewart said more than 1,000 federal employees living… Read More
Rise in Threats Prompts Judges to Request More Security in Courthouses
Two Montgomery County judges and the county sheriff told members of the County Council Public Safety Committee that a rise in threats and increasing agitation by some defendants has become… Read More
Costco Pushing Back Against Anti-DEI Pressure
Costco Wholesale, a membership-only warehouse with Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg and Wheaton, is pushing back against pressure to terminate its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. Costco is not… Read More
Webinar to Help Government Contractors Shift to Commercial Markets
The Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce will host a full-day webinar on navigating the shrinking federal contract market. The event, Pivoting Again: Handling the New World of Federal Contract Work,… Read More
Hundreds Rally to Support NIH in Bethesda
Hundreds rallied to defend the work of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda and to protest job cuts made by the federal administration. “Cutting cancer research is not… Read More
County Offers Up to $325 Monthly for Employee Commuting Costs
Employees working in Montgomery County can receive up to $325 a month to offset commuting costs through the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) FareShare program. The benefit covers public… Read More
Elrich Says Council’s ‘More Housing N.O.W.’ Package Should be Pulled
After councilmembers introduced a series of new housing proposals, County Executive Marc Elrich said the plan should be paused. “I think it should be pulled,” Elrich said during a media… Read More
County Seeks Public Input on Charter Revisions
The Montgomery County Charter Review Commission is seeking public input on potential revisions to the County Charter. The County Charter serves as the constitutional framework for Montgomery County government. The… Read More
21 This Week: Trump’s Early Approval Ratings, Public Sentiment
21 This Week is Montgomery Community Media’s go-to political talk show, bringing you in-depth discussions on local and state issues. Hosted and produced by Casey Aiken, the show features a… Read More
Residentes se Oponen al Plan del Corredor de University Boulevard
El Plan del Corredor de University Blvd. (UBCP, por sus siglas en inglés) se centra en un tramo de tres millas de la MD 193 entre la I-495 y Wheaton.… Read More