Maryland Gas Stations Must List Cash and Credit Prices
As of Oct. 1, signs at service stations in Maryland must display the credit and debit price of regular gasoline if they differ. “It took SEVEN YEARS, but we finally… Read More
Government
Council Audit Committee investigates MCPS’ Mismanagement of Electric School Buses
The Montgomery County Council Audit Committee met Monday to review reports from the Office of Inspector General on Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) mismanagement of funds. This comes after the… Read More
Libraries Experiencing System-Wide Network Outage
A system-wide network outage damaged server cables at the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Tuesday. The branches are open for checkouts but Wifi, public computers, printing, scanning and copiers are… Read More
Maryland Announces Juvenile Justice Reforms
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services launched the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform Tuesday and also announced new supportive programming for youth involved in the justice system. The statewide commission… Read More
Concejo Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery celebrará su décima primera conmemoración anual del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el martes. El lema principal de esta conmemoración es “Pioneros del Cambio:… Read More
Councilmembers Mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the county council urged women to get their mammograms regularly. On Tuesday, two council members talked about their personal battles with… Read More
Ignition Interlock Law Goes into Effect Tuesday to Fix Noah’s Law Loophole
A new ignition interlock law goes into effect Tuesday to close a loophole in Noah’s Law, which is named after a Montgomery County police officer who was struck and killed… Read More
El Ayuntamiento de Seguridad Pública Atrae a Unos 200 Residentes Preocupados
La concejal del condado de Montgomery, Natali Fani-González, dirigió recientemente una reunión sobre seguridad pública en el Centro Recreativo de Wheaton. Numerosos funcionarios del condado discutieron el abuso de drogas,… Read More
‘Después de Tantos Años’, el Consejo de Gaithersburg Aprueba el Plan de Reurbanización de Lakeforest
Los concejales de la ciudad de Gaithersburg aprobaron el plan de reurbanización de Lakeforest en su reunión del jueves por la tarde. Calificándolo de “una gran victoria para la ciudad”,… Read More
‘After So Many Years,’ Gaithersburg Council Approves Lakeforest Redevelopment Plan
Gaithersburg City Councilmembers approved the Lakeforest redevelopment plan at their Thursday evening meeting. Calling it “a huge win for the city,” Councilmember Neil Harris announced that the former enclosed shopping… Read More
Public Safety Town Hall Draws About 200 Concerned Residents
Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-Gonzalez recently led a public safety meeting at the Wheaton Recreation Center on public safety. Numerous county officials discussed drug abuse, treatment centers and ways to… Read More
Police to Provide High-Visibility Patrol in Oct. 7 Safety Efforts
Assistant County Police Chief Willie Parker-Loan said law enforcement is aware of the significance of Oct. 7 and police will provide high-visibility patrol as a deterrent to violent acts. “The… Read More