July 1 Marks Start of New Laws, Fees
The beginning of July means an increase in the minimum wage, Metro fares, tobacco taxes and car registration fees as well as a ban on sales of gas-powered leaf blowers.… Read More
Government
Watch Parties for 2024 Presidential Debate
County residents who don’t want to watch Thursday night’s first presidential debate at home or would rather not trek to D.C., have a few local spots to choose from. The… Read More
Report Finds MCPS Improperly Acquired Services to Handle Beidleman Media Attention
An investigation found Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) used improper methods to obtain more than $200,000 in services primarily used to manage publicity surrounding allegations against a former principal. According… Read More
Former CNN Producer Glass Will Watch Presidential Debate with Critical Eye
County Councilmember Evan Glass will watch Thursday night’s presidential debate with a group of fellow Democrats, the first time in a very long time that he will not be by… Read More
Ban on Sales of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Effective July 1
Beginning July 1, sales of gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited in Montgomery County. The ban applies to all engine-powered handheld, backpack and walk-behind leaf-blowing devices and is one of… Read More
County Minimum Wage Rate to Increase on July 1 for Large, Mid-Sized Employers
The minimum wage in Montgomery County will increase on July 1 to accommodate local inflation, as mandated by county law. The rate for large employers with 51 or more employees… Read More
Fire Chief Nominee Motivated by Family, Faith, Firefighting
Councilmembers questioned Prince George’s Deputy Fire Chief Corey Smedley Tuesday about the priorities and approach he would bring to Montgomery County if chosen to head Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More
El Salario Mínimo del Condado de Montgomery Aumentará el 1 de Julio
El salario mínimo del condado de Montgomery aumentará el 1 de julio. El salario mínimo para los empleadores con 51 o más empleados aumentará a $17.15 por hora, mientras que… Read More
County Residents Reminded that Fireworks are Illegal
As July 4th approaches, residents are reminded that all fireworks, including gold-labeled sparklers, are illegal to use in the county. The only exception is snap-and-pop noise makers, snakes and party… Read More
Hopes, Challenges For Higher Education in Maryland
It has been more than a year since Maryland Governor Wes Moore named former Montgomery College (MC) administrator, Dr. Sanjay Rai, to serve as Secretary of Maryland’s Higher Education Commission.… Read More
MCPS to Release New Harassment Reporting System and Process Handbook by Aug. 26
MCPS will release a new harassment reporting system and process handbook by Aug. 26, school system officials stated during a joint County Council’s Education and Culture and Audit Committee hearing… Read More
Report Calls Out Transportation Department for Non-Compliant Bus Stops, Improper Payments
Some of the county’s 5,400 bus stops are not compliant with the American with Disabilities Act, according to Montgomery County Inspector General Megan Davey Limarzi. In one example, Limarzi noted… Read More