Volunteers Needed for Annual Homelessness Count
Montgomery County will hold its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on Jan. 29 and 30 to identify unhoused individuals. The count will run from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday,… Read More
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Free Celebration, Donation Drive at Strathmore Honors Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy
Montgomery County will host its free annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Music Center at… Read More
Jawando, Mink Oppose Housing Plan
County Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink have spoken out against an attainable housing plan from the planning board that would make zoning changes for homes. Planners… Read More
County Recycling and Trash Collection Schedule for Week of Jan. 13
Montgomery County recycling and trash collections will operate on a weather “slide” schedule the week of Jan. 13. The schedule adjustment is due to a recent winter storm. The modified… Read More
Corrections Departments Awarded $113,00 Grant for Computers
Montgomery County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) received $112,699 from the Maryland Computer Labs Program to enhance its computer labs. The grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and… Read More
Purple Line Construction Prompts Detours to 4 Ride On Routes
Purple Line construction will temporarily close Manchester Road north of Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring. The closure will last about six weeks, affecting several Ride On bus routes. Impacted Routes… Read More
Senior Facility in Derwood Receives Preliminary Approval
The Montgomery County Planning Board approved preliminary plans for a 130-unit independent living facility for seniors that would be located at 16998 Overhill Road in Derwood. All units in the… Read More
General Assembly Session Begins as State Faces Budget Shortfall
Maryland’s annual General Assembly session started Wednesday as the state faces a looming budget deficit. MCM went to Annapolis to talk with state lawmakers and county leaders. Related Post: Maryland… Read More
Governor Addresses Delegates On First Day of Legislative Session
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed the House of Delegates on Wednesday as the annual General Assembly session started. “By the time we get to Sine… Read More
Department of Recreation Cancels Wednesday Programs, Classes
All Montgomery County Recreation programs, classes, and activities are canceled on Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to cleanup efforts following Winter Storm Blair. Recreation, aquatic, and senior centers will remain open… Read More
President Carter’s State Funeral Events in D.C. Honor His Legacy
Washington, D.C., will host key ceremonies as part of the state funeral honoring former President Jimmy Carter. The 39th president, who passed away on Dec. 29 at age 100, will… Read More
County Government Will Be Open Tuesday with Liberal Leave for Non-Essential Employees
Montgomery County Government will be open Tuesday, Jan. 7, with optional liberal leave for non-essential County employees. County-provided trash and recycling collections are canceled on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Collections will… Read More