Council Votes to Strengthen Tenant Safety Measures
More than a year after a fire at the Arrive Apartments on Georgia Avenue took the life of tenant Melanie Diaz, Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved a bill designed to… Read More
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Commission Created to Distribute Funds from Cannabis Sales
Montgomery County Councilmembers created the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission Tuesday which will specify how funds received through the state’s medical and retail sales of cannabis are allocated. During… Read More
Statewide Legislation Continues to Address Affordable Housing
On Monday, the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee was briefed on Governor Wes Moore’s housing package that addresses affordable housing in Maryland. Montgomery County communities share the statewide housing challenges… Read More
‘Where You Belong’ Initiative Celebrates National Park and Recreation Month
July is National Park and Recreation Month. Montgomery County Recreation is partaking in a month-long celebration by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) initiative. This year’s theme, Where You… Read More
Committee Delivers More Petitions Supporting Term Limits for County Executive
On Friday afternoon, representatives of the Committee for Better Government delivered several more boxes of signed petitions to the Rockville offices of the County Executive. It constitutes a second wave… Read More
SEEC Hosts First Lady of Ukraine for Disability Inclusion Discussion
On Wednesday, Seeking Employment, Equality and Community for People with Developmental Disabilities (SEEC) welcomed the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska. The visit was coordinated by the Administration on Community… Read More
Newly Reopened Woodlawn Manor Not Shying Away From Its History
In May, Woodlawn Manor in Sandy Spring reopened its doors to the public. For several years, the venue had been rented out for weddings and other events. Like many landmarks… Read More
MCPS Official: Lack of Student Progress Is ‘Highly Concerning. It Is A Call To Action’
Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students are slowly recovering from the pandemic, but not quickly enough, according to district officials who reported to the County Council Education Culture committee Thursday.… Read More
Maryland Receives Federal Funding to Ensure Internet Access For All
Proposals for Maryland’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) plan were approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration Wednesday, Gov. Wes Moore announced. Therefore, Maryland… Read More
First Purple Line Vehicle Arrives in Maryland
The first Purple Line light rail vehicle has arrived, and it’s 142 feet long, the longest of its kind in the United States, the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit… Read More
Illegal Large House Parties Thwarted Over Last Week, Elrich Says
County Executive Marc Elrich said some law-violating large house parties in the county have been thwarted recently. Last week, county Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said county agencies… Read More
Gravity Mountain Bike Courses Set to Open at Wheaton Regional Park
Wheaton Regional Park is launching two mountain biking courses. Gravity Mountain Bike Park will open on July 21. Montgomery Parks hopes the new park attracts bikers and riders who seek… Read More