5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Today’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 44 degrees, according to the… Read More
During Public Hearing, Residents Call for Free Menstrual Products
Most of the speakers at Tuesday’s public hearing favored a proposed bill that would mandate placement of free menstrual products in restrooms throughout the county to end period poverty. Under… Read More
Superintendente de MCPS Presentará Recomendación de Presupuesto
La superintendente de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), la Dra. Monifa McKnight, presentará la recomendación sobre el presupuesto operativo para el año fiscal 2025, el jueves 14… Read More
Council Passes Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education Act
The county council voted Tuesday to pass a bill requiring gun stores in the county to provide shoppers with information about suicide prevention. Ten councilmembers voted in favor, and Councilmember… Read More
Financial Assistance Available for County Recreation Programs
Applications are currently being accepted for Montgomery County Recreation’s financial assistance program, Rec Assist, which provides eligible County residents with $400 per eligible family member to use toward recreation programs… Read More
County Allocates $2.3 Million to Migrant Respite Center that Lost Federal Funding
Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously agreed to allocate $2.261,663 to the Montgomery County Respite Center to assist arriving migrants with food, medical care and guidance. The center’s federal funding ends Dec.31,… Read More
National Philharmonic Performs Handel’s Messiah at Strathmore
The National Philharmonic will perform Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. A second performance takes place Sunday,… Read More
County Fiscal Outlook Includes ‘Good News’ with Caveats
Thanks to $229.7 million in tax revenues above what Montgomery County had anticipated during Fiscal Year 2023, the financial outlook appears bright. “Obviously, this is good news,” said Council President… Read More
Concejo Aprueba Ley de Concientización sobre el Suicidio y Educación sobre Armas de Fuego
El concejo del condado votó el martes para aprobar un proyecto de ley que exige que las tiendas de ventas de armas de fuego proporcionen a los compradores información sobre… Read More
MCPS Superintendent to Present Recommended Budget Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Monifa McKnight will present her recommended Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. at Odessa Shannon Middle School in… Read More
Bench Transformed from 300-Year-Old Tree Unveiled in Kensington
A 300-year-old Linden Oak tree has been transformed into a bench. Artist Colin Vale unveiled the sculpture last week. It sits at Ken-Gar Palisades Local Park in Kensington. The tree… Read More
El Concejo Considerará una Subvención para el Centro de Alivio para Inmigrantes
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery considerará una subvención de dos millones de dólares para el Centro de Alivio del Condado de Montgomery, y así poder ayudar a los inmigrantes… Read More