Hoy: “Conversaciones Sinceras Sobre Raza” en Silver Spring
Hoy 28 de octubre, el Consejo Asesor de la Comunidad de Fe del Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery (FCAC) tendrá la primera de una serie de “Conversaciones sinceras sobre la… Read More
Government
County Executive’s Faith Council to Hold ‘Candid Conversations on Race’
On Oct. 28, the Montgomery County Executive’s Faith Community Advisory Council (FCAC) will have the first in a series of “Candid Conversations on Race.” The event is free and open… Read More
Cummings Eulogized in Baltimore
Thousands of people paid their last respects Friday to Rep. Elijah Cummings, the son of a sharecropper who rose to the U.S. House of Representatives. Gathered at the New Psalmist… Read More
County Report This Week
Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: Executive Elrich talks about the Triple-A rating obtained by… Read More
UPDATE: Miller Stepping Down from Senate Presidency
Update, 12:30 p.m.: At an Annapolis news conference, Senate President Mike Miller said, “My mind is still strong, but my body is weak.” Miller said he suffers from fatigue —… Read More
As They Huddle in Annapolis, Democrats Ponder End of the Miller Era
One thing we do know: Maryland’s Democratic senators will convene behind closed doors in Annapolis on Thursday. One thing we don’t know: why. Press reports say Senate President Thomas V.… Read More
Comptroller Launches Vaping Study Task Force
Because of the growing number of reports about serious illnesses, lung disease and deaths attributable to vaping, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday he is creating a task force to examine… Read More
Jones Officially Nominated for Police Chief
Acting Chief Marcus Jones has been formally nominated to become Montgomery County’s next police chief. County Executive Marc Elrich sent a letter to Council President Nancy Navarro, saying Jones’ salary… Read More
Gaithersburg Council to Decide Fate of Royal Farms in January
Gaithersburg is moving closer to getting Montgomery County’s first-ever Royal Farms. Its fate will be determined on Jan. 6, 2020. On Monday, Mayor Jud Ashman and the Gaithersburg City Council… Read More
Buttigieg Touts Himself as ‘Values’ Candidate at Chevy Chase Fundraiser
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Ind., attended two private fundraising events in Chevy Chase on Saturday. Tickets to the events ranged from $250 to $2,800.… Read More
Triple-A Bond Rating Means County Can Borrow at Lower Rates
Montgomery County financial management received the thumbs up from the New York bond rating agencies, the county said in a statement. Moody’s Investors Service Inc., Standard & Poor’s and Fitch… Read More
Poolesville Residents Continue Quest for New High School Facility
Portions of Poolesville High School are nearly 70 years old and frustrated residents – many of whom who feel their town has been underserved for years – continue to make… Read More