Gaithersburg Opens 30th Park in Honor of Historic Site
Correction: The original story stated that the park was named after a nearby historic black community named Pleasant View. The park is in fact named after the historic Pleasant View… Read More
Government
Raskin Introduces Bill Increasing Access To Care For Those Suffering Mental Health Crisis
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, whose son Tommy died by suicide, joined U.S. Rep Don Bacon of Nebraska Thursday to introduce the Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act. Introduced during National… Read More
Concejo Afirma su Apoyo a los Derechos Reproductivos
El concejo del condado votó el martes por unanimidad para afirmar el compromiso del condado con los derechos reproductivos y también para apoyar una propuesta electoral de noviembre que protegería… Read More
Community Honors County Victims at 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Rockville
Wednesday marks 23 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The City of Rockville held a ceremony to mark the day at the memorial site for the 11 county… Read More
Council Affirms Support for Reproductive Rights, Maryland Ballot Question
The county council voted unanimously Tuesday to affirm the county’s commitment to reproductive rights and to also support a November ballot question that would protect reproductive freedom in the state… Read More
El Concejo Considera Ampliar el Crédito Fiscal para los Agentes de Seguridad Pública
Los concejales Natali Fani-González y Gabe Albornoz presentaron el proyecto de ley 15-24 para ampliar el crédito fiscal a la propiedad existente, establecido inicialmente por el proyecto de ley 39-21… Read More
Council Considers Expanding Tax Credit for Public Safety Officers
Montgomery County Councilmembers introduced legislation Tuesday morning that would expand which public safety officers are eligible for a property tax credit. The bill is sponsored by Councilmembers Natali Fani-González and… Read More
Commission on Women Hosts Free Event on Fraud, Scams, and AI Risks
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host a free community event on navigating fraud, scams, and AI risks. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on… Read More
Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition Celebrates Partial Court Victory
Moses Cemetery on River Road in Bethesda “likely” still holds the remains of those once buried on what is now the Westwood Tower Apartments, according to a ruling by the… Read More
Cambios en el Servicio de Viajes en Autobús: Nuevos Horarios y Rutas Comienzan el 8 de Septiembre
El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT) hará ajustes significativos a sus servicios de autobús Ride On a partir del domingo 8 de septiembre. Estos cambios incluirán horarios… Read More
Fire, Rescue Services Awarded Funds for Cancer Screening
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) received $452,174 from the federal government to support its cancer screening program. U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and U.S. Reps.… Read More
Maryland Partners with IRS to Simplify Tax Filing, Save Residents Millions in Fees
Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman announced the state’s participation in the federal Direct File program, which will allow 700,000 Marylanders to file both state and federal tax returns online for… Read More