Free Fitness Passes Will Continue Next Year
Fitness passes for county recreation centers will continue to be free for residents next year. The county will extend the free program, County Executive Marc Elrich said Tuesday. “We make… Read More
Government
Gov. Wes Moore Announces Applications for Maryland Businesses Global Expansion
Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday that applications for the Maryland Soft Landing Exchange Program are now being accepted, designed to allow Maryland companies to explore international markets at a reduced… Read More
Sen. Cardin to Deliver Final Speech on Senate Floor
Sen. Ben Cardin will deliver his final speech, emphasizing civility and American values on the Senate floor Tuesday. Cardin, 81, first took office in 2006, succeeding Sen. Paul Sarbanes. Angela… Read More
New Council President’s Priorities Include Economy, Housing, Inclusivity
New County Council President Kate Stewart’s priorities for the year ahead include growing the county’s economy and presence as a life sciences hub, boosting affordable housing, and – with a… Read More
Public Invited to Weigh In on Greentree Road Bridge Replacement Project
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. The meeting will address the proposed replacement of the Greentree… Read More
Fani-González Hosts Workshop Monday on Energy Efficiency Programs for Homeowners, Businesses
Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González, Chair of the Economic Development Committee, will host a workshop Monday on energy-efficiency programs in partnership with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development… Read More
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Flags across Maryland will fly at half-staff Saturday, Dec. 7, to honor National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. President Joe Biden ordered the United States flag lowered for 24 hours, starting… Read More
Montgomery Parks’ Winter Hikes Offer Chance to Explore, Enjoy Outdoors
Montgomery Parks invites residents to embrace the outdoors with a series of winter hikes promoting physical and mental well-being. Options include evening treks, moonlit adventures, dog-friendly hikes, and a flashlight-free… Read More
Elrich on WAMU: ‘We Are Not Going To Abide’
While speaking on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi on Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the county would not abide by some of the actions proposed by President-elect… Read More
During Minority Legislative Breakfast, Legislators Vow to Uphold County’s Values
Council President Kate Stewart joined other Maryland legislators in vowing to make sure Montgomery County remains true to its values regardless of what occurs during the upcoming Donald Trump presidency.… Read More
Gift Outside the Box: Shop Local and Green This Holiday Season
The annual “Gift Outside the Box” campaign returns for another year of promoting environmentally friendly gift-giving this holiday season. The campaign, run by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection,… Read More
La Junta Escolar Elige a Yang como Presidenta y a Rivera-Oven como Vicepresidenta
El jueves, los miembros de la junta escolar eligieron a Julie Yang como presidenta de la junta y a Grace Rivera-Oven como vicepresidenta. Yang y Rivera-Oven, elegidas en 2022, fueron… Read More