Gardens of Gaithersburg: ‘Not Just a Building…a Lifeline’
Sarah and Marc St. Jour watched their world crumble as their first son “was gone far too soon” and soon after, their apartment was engulfed in flames, and they had… Read More
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Top Stories of 2024: County Seeks Answers to Affordable Housing Challenges
About the only thing all sides agreed upon during 2024 is that Montgomery County has a large affordable housing problem. How that will be solved continues to be debated by… Read More
Maryland State Legislature Faces Major Budget Deficit, Many Tough Decisions
If money could talk, then in the coming weeks, state legislators in Annapolis may spend most of their time talking about money. The 2025 General Assembly kicks off its 90-day… Read More
New Apartments by Strathmore Metro Offer Affordable Housing
Standing next to the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro station, the Ravel and Royale is Montgomery County’s newest development providing affordable housing. One of several WMATA projects this year, the two buildings mark… Read More
Mayor Ashton, City of Rockville Striving to ‘Rise Together’
The City of Rockville soon will unveil its new logo – Rise Together – in its continuing effort to recover from the pandemic. “The future is bright, and I know… Read More
Council Passes Bills about Affordable Housing, Hookah Lounges
The Montgomery County Council voted to pass three bills Tuesday during their council session. Affordable Housing in Places of Worship The council approved a zoning measure that will allow houses… Read More
Council Discusses Bill That Aims to Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Montgomery County Council discussed a bill Tuesday that aims to increase access to affordable housing by ensuring the county can effectively use the right to first refusal. The legislation allows… Read More
What County Residents Can Expect from the General Assembly
Delegates returned to Annapolis this month for their 90-day 2024 General Assembly session. Here are some of the major policies that could impact Montgomery County driving the General Assembly in… Read More
What’s in Store for 2024 Maryland General Assembly
The Maryland General Assembly kicks off its legislative session in Annapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The session will run for 90 days. It is set to end on Monday, April… Read More
County Funds New Affordable Housing Along Incoming Purple Line
Montgomery County announced Friday it is funding an affordable housing project located at 8856 Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring. The construction of Park Montgomery West features a new 76-unit… Read More
Rent Control Issues Spark Heated Debate
Tuesday, the County Council looks to pass a bill establishing rent controls. Nearly 40% of the county’s residents call rental properties home. This bill promises to impact a problem the… Read More
County Paved Way to Keep Apartments in Aspen Hill as Affordable Housing
Montgomery County used its legal right of first refusal to pave the way for the nonprofit Enterprise Community Development to purchase a 345-unit apartment complex in Aspen Hill for $67… Read More