Understanding Job Loss Anxiety
According to Maryland’s Department of Labor, federal layoffs in the state this year add up to more than 5000 jobs. And many who still have their jobs face a lot… Read More
Government
Abrego Garcia Returned to U.S., Indicted by Grand Jury
After spending months in prison in El Salvador without due process, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the United States, according to numerous news outlets. An indictment by a… Read More
Fear of Arrests, Deportation Lead to Cancellation of Salvadoran Festival
The annual Salvadoran American Day Festival that draws thousands of people to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, will not be held this year. The event was scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8.… Read More
Celebrating Pride Year Round in Montgomery County
On County Executive Marc Elrich’s weekly media briefing, he had Dr. Amena Johnson, the county’s LGBTQ Community Liaison, discuss events happening for Pride Month in Montgomery County, as well as… Read More
Miedo a Arrestos y Deportación Provoca Cancelación de Festival Salvadoreño
El Festival Anual del Día Salvadoreño-Americano, que atrae a miles de personas al Recinto Ferial del Condado de Montgomery, no se celebrará este año. El evento estaba programado para el… Read More
United in Service Webinar Focuses on Eviction, Domestic Violence and Child Support
On Wednesday, June 11th at 7:00 pm, Councilmember Sidney Katz will host Montgomery County’s bi-weekly United in Service and Support series over Zoom. According to a press release, this meeting’s… Read More
State Reactivates Conservation Corps After Federal Funds Cut
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Park Service reactivated 17 members of the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC), who were laid off in late April after a sudden termination… Read More
Why Marylanders Face Fewer Energy Choices as Rates Climb
This year Marylanders saw their energy bills jump by hundreds of dollars. Beginning January 1, BGE raised average residential gas bills by 9% and electric bills by 7%. Starting this… Read More
County Honors 56 Lives Lost at Homeless Memorial
At one point in his life, Patrick Sugrue was working with Arnold Palmer and giving golf lessons to former President George Herbert Walker Bush. But injuries and “so many different… Read More
Council Holds Webinar on Housing Accessibility & Affordability
As part of a continuing community series to help Montgomery County residents learn about services, Councilmember Andrew Friedson led a webinar on housing accessibility and affordability Wednesday. During the one-hour… Read More
Jason West Named Rockville City Police Chief
Jason West, who has been acting Rockville City Police Chief for seven months, was named the next police chief, effective Wednesday, according to Rockville City Manager Jeff Mihelich. West replaces… Read More
County Officials Raise Pride Flag; Vow To Have Everyone’s Back
Stepping out of a brightly decorated “Radiating Love” Ride On bus, Montgomery County officials joined in the celebration of Pride Month by raising a Pride flag in Downtown Rockville at… Read More