CROWN Act Becomes Law in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Council signed the CROWN Act into law on Thursday, making it illegal to discriminate against natural hairstyles. The CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for… Read More
Government
Tax Help Available for County Residents Earning $56,000 or Less
County Offers Free Tax Help for Eligible Residents Free tax assistance is available for Montgomery County residents who earn $56,000 or less thanks to the Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income… 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: The office of the County Executive hosts a Ready,… Read More
Navarro Takes Issue with ‘Stereotypes and Caricatures’ in Controversial ‘American Dirt’ Book
Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro has weighed in on the controversial book “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins. Cummins, a graduate of Gaithersburg High School, will participate in a city-wide “Gaithersburg… Read More
Hogan Calls Maryland ‘Shining Example’ for America
Gov. Larry Hogan (R) delivered his sixth State of the State Address on Wednesday afternoon in Annapolis. Hogan’s speech often contrasted Maryland’s bipartisan achievements with the divisiveness in national politics… Read More
Hogan to Deliver State of the State at Noon
Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is delivering his sixth State of the State address at noon on Wednesday. The address will stream live on Hogan’s Facebook page and on Maryland Public… Read More
Albornoz Emotionally Denounces Supreme Court Immigration Decision
Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz led an emotional press conference denouncing the Supreme Court’s Jan. 27 “public charge” immigration decision. The 5-4 decision was voted on along party lines—the four… Read More
Concejales de Montgomery Contra Regla de Carga Pública
Entre lágrimas el Concejal del Condado de Montgomery Gabe Albornoz, introduce una resolución, junto a su colega la Concejal Nancy Navarro, para urgir al Congreso estadounidense a adoptar una reforma… Read More
Massage Workers Testify Against Proposed Bodyworks Bill
The Montgomery County Council held a public hearing Feb. 4 for the Bodyworks Establishments bill. First introduced on Jan. 14, Bill 1-20 would require all bodyworks practitioners, like massage therapists… Read More
Maryland Civil Rights Bus Tour Open for Registration
Register now for the annual Maryland Civil Rights Educational Freedom Experience bus tour. The tour, hosted by the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, retraces the steps of Civil Rights… Read More
Montgomery County Council to Commemorate Black History Month February 11
The Montgomery County Council plans to hold a special program Tuesday, February 11 at 9:30 am to commemorate Black History Month. The program will include a video segment that spotlights historic… Read More
Albornoz y Navarro Denuncian Decisión sobre “Carga Pública”
El Concejal Gabe Albornoz presentará una resolución en la reunión del Concejo del Condado de Montgomery, el martes 4 de febrero, para denunciar la decisión sobre cargos públicos de la… Read More