County Council, Students to Meet at Youth Town Hall
The county council is holding its annual Youth Town Hall Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Students can attend the meeting at the hearing room in the Council Office Building… Read More
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County Council Approves Contested Growth and Infrastructure Policies
Montgomery County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday morning to approve the Planning Board’s proposed Growth and Infrastructure Policies with just days to spare. “We have taken quite a bit of time… Read More
Diverse Community Celebrates Scotland AME Zion Church’s 100th Anniversary
The son of Martin Luther King Jr., a CBS sportscaster, a rabbi and state and county legislators gathered in community Monday afternoon to celebrate both the 100th anniversary of the… Read More
Council Audit Committee investigates MCPS’ Mismanagement of Electric School Buses
The Montgomery County Council Audit Committee met Monday to review reports from the Office of Inspector General on Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) mismanagement of funds. This comes after the… Read More
Residents, Politicians Flock to Poolesville Day
On Saturday, county residents flocked to Poolesville Day on Fisher Avenue’s Whalen Commons. The day began with a VIP Breakfast at Poolesville Elementary School. One of the featured speakers, Lieutenant… Read More
Friedson Chastises Board of Ed Proposed ‘Draconian Cuts’
During Monday’s media availability County Council President Andrew Friedson made clear his thoughts about the current budget for Montgomery County Public Schools and the Board of Education’s recent pronouncements regarding… Read More
Applications Open for Multiple County Positions
Montgomery County is seeking applicants for multiple positions — public election fund committee member, representative on the Board of Investment Trustees for Employee Plans and representative on the Board of… Read More
25,000 Fewer Jobs Located in County Than Before Pandemic
With 25,000 fewer jobs throughout Montgomery County than there were in September of 2019, the County Council is seeking ways to jump start the economy. “It’s really a breathtaking statistic,”… Read More
Large Turnout at Proposed Budget Public Hearings; Council Decides Against Tax or Debt Increase
Montgomery County Council decided against raising property taxes and increasing the county’s debt in fiscal year 2025, as Council President Andrew Friedson announced Monday during his weekly media briefing. County… Read More
Council Committees Review MCPS Biking, Walking Infrastructure
The Montgomery County Council reviewed student walking and biking infrastructure during a committee work session Thursday. Representatives from the Montgomery County Police Department, Planning Office and Department of Transportation discussed… Read More
After Long Wait, Poolesville High School Opens New Classrooms
Poolesville High is the only all magnet school in the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) system. Over the years it rated five stars for its outstanding academic records. But until… 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