Elrich Sets Benchmark for Reinstating Indoor Mask Mandate
Update (2:15 p.m.): The county council, sitting as the Board of Health, will discuss and vote on the regulation next week on Thursday, Aug. 5 per a release from Montgomery… Read More
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County Provides More Than $28 Million in Rent Relief Assistance; More Funds Available
Montgomery County has provided more than $28 million in rent relief assistance since May of 2020 – supporting about 5,600 households, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. Local leaders say… Read More
Study Scrutinizes Police Role in Traffic Enforcement
Maryland law entrusts traffic enforcement to its local police departments. To reduce major vehicle collisions and racial profiling, Montgomery County is considering taking traffic enforcement away from the police and… Read More
MCPS Requerirá el uso de Cubiertas Faciales en el Otoño
Durante el otoño, todos los estudiantes, el personal y los visitantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) deberán usar cubiertas para la cara en los edificios escolares,… Read More
County Council Approves Business Improvement District in Silver Spring
The Montgomery County Council approved Bill 3-21 of Special Taxing Area Laws on Tuesday to aid in marketing and promotions for the district. Sponsored by Council President Tom Hucker and… Read More
Elrich Appoints 4 New Regional Services Center Directors
County Executive Elrich appointed Luisa F. Cardona de Vence, Peter Fosselman, Jacob Newman and W. Gregory Wims as the new Regional Service Directors for Montgomery County. The County Council approved… Read More
Elrich on Uptick In COVID-19 Cases: ‘Folks Who Are Not Vaccinated Are Jeopardizing This’
Montgomery County leaders say unvaccinated adults drive the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. Data shows that it’s not just happening locally but nationwide – especially as the delta variant runs… Read More
Free Upcoming Public Trainings through the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) hosts a variety of free public training sessions throughout July and August. Upcoming training sessions will include: ‘Employment Discrimination Basics’ on July 29… Read More
5G Small Cell Antennas Coming to a Pole Near You
By a vote of seven to two, Montgomery County Councilmembers approved a change to its zoning ordinance that will increase 5G access throughout the county by allowing small cell antennas… Read More
Leaders, Residents Push for White Oak Early Voting Site: ‘People Around Here Have Suffered’
White Oak residents want an early voting site in their community. Montgomery County leaders advocated for an early voting site in the area during an event with residents Monday evening.… Read More
Silver Spring Resident Wins $50,000 Scholarship from VaxU Lottery
A resident of Silver Spring was awarded a $50,000 VaxU lottery scholarship yesterday, July 26, according to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This resident is the third Montgomery County VaxU… Read More
MCPS Will Require Face Coverings In The Fall
Come fall, all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear face coverings in school buildings, regardless of vaccination status. The Montgomery County Board… Read More