U.S. Rep. Delaney Appointed to 2 Committees
U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney, who was recently sworn in to represent Maryland District 6, will sit on the Agriculture and Science, Space and Technology committees in the new Congress.… Read More
Government
‘All Stick and No Carrot’: Residents Testify on Proposed Plastic Bag Ban
Support and opposition were shared Tuesday on a proposed plastic bag ban. The county council bill would prohibit retail establishments from giving out plastic carryout bags, with some exceptions. The… Read More
What’s Open and Closed in Montgomery County for MLK Day
Montgomery County government offices will close on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Schedule changes: County offices—Closed. MC 311—Closed. State offices and courts—Closed. State Motor… Read More
Things to Know About Presidential Inauguration on Monday
The presidential inauguration of Donald Trump is Monday, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The county’s police department is involved with the event in Washington, D.C., and will send… Read More
Study Examines Barriers to Housing Among Those Involved in Criminal Justice System
The Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversite (OLO) issued an 86-page report concerning the implementation of the Housing Justice Act, which was designed to increase access to rental housing for… Read More
No Legislation Yet Following Zoning Recommendations
There is currently no legislation in front of the county council to act on recommended zoning changes for homes. Recently, Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink spoke… Read More
Report Recommends Police Improve Monitoring of Speed Camera Invoices, Testing
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) did not always ensure it had received all the speed cameras it was billed for before paying the bill, according to a newly-released report… Read More
Virtual Job Fair for Older Job Seekers Set for Jan. 21
Montgomery County and the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington (JCA) will co-sponsor a free virtual job fair on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.… Read More
Volunteers Needed for Annual Homelessness Count
Montgomery County will hold its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on Jan. 29 and 30 to identify unhoused individuals. The count will run from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday,… Read More
Free Celebration, Donation Drive at Strathmore Honors Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy
Montgomery County will host its free annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Music Center at… Read More
Jawando, Mink Oppose Housing Plan
County Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink have spoken out against an attainable housing plan from the planning board that would make zoning changes for homes. Planners… Read More
County Recycling and Trash Collection Schedule for Week of Jan. 13
Montgomery County recycling and trash collections will operate on a weather “slide” schedule the week of Jan. 13. The schedule adjustment is due to a recent winter storm. The modified… Read More