Van Hollen Apologizes to Fired Federal Workers
This week, the state of Maryland topped the list when it comes to federal job loss. So far 12,700 Marylanders have lost their government employment, according to the Office of… Read More
Government
What’s Next for Vision Zero?
After nine years of Vision Zero, serious and fatal collisions are down 27%, according to the County’s Vision Zero mission statement. “This campaign is called Vision Zero because we believe… Read More
Subvenciones para Apoyar la Salud Mental Juvenil y la Prevención del Uso de Sustancias
El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Montgomery (DHHS) otorgó $1.3 millones en subvenciones a tres organizaciones comunitarias locales comprometidas con abordar la salud mental juvenil y… Read More
Police Celebrate National Night Out Countywide
Montgomery County first responders are looking forward to National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 to meet with residents and join in as residents enjoy a night with their neighbors.… Read More
Register for Recreation’s Fall Programming
This Friday, August 1, check out the Department of Recreation’s (DOR’s) fall offerings in the upcoming GUIDE. Registration opens August 12 for County residents and August 14 for non-County residents.… Read More
Support Organization Reflects on Disability Pride Month
As Disability Pride Month comes to an end, Director of Communications and Development, Katy Barrett, looks at the challenges facing Seeking Employment, Equality, and Community for People with Developmental Disabilities’… Read More
X-Energy Announces Plans To Expand Into Gaithersburg
X-energy, an advanced nuclear reactor and fuel company, will expand its footprint in Montgomery County. The company currently operates from two spaces in Rockville. It plans to consolidate its headquarters… Read More
Affordable Residences at Forest Glen Complex Open Near Metro
Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) officially opened its 3,250th affordable apartment unit in Montgomery County Tuesday. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for The Residences at Forest Glen, a 189-unit within… Read More
Council Strikes Midcounty Highway Extension from Master Plan
The County Council voted 10-1 Tuesday to eliminate a planned extension of Midcounty Highway (M-83). The County Planning Board recommended a planned northern section of the highway be removed from… Read More
Nuevo Proyecto de Ley Prohíbe el Bloqueo de Carriles para Bicicletas
Hasta junio, se han producido casi 60 accidentes con ciclistas involucrados en el condado de Montgomery. El concejal del condado, Evan Glass, presentará un proyecto de ley para mejorar la… Read More
City of Gaithersburg Expands RainScapes Rewards Program
The City of Gaithersburg recently announced expansions to their RainScapes Rewards, a program in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Tuesday evening, there’ll be an info session unpacking what these… Read More
New Bill Bans Blocking of Bike Lanes
As of June, nearly 60 crashes involving cyclists have happened this year in Montgomery County. County Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce a bill with the goal of making bike lanes… Read More