Following the longest federal shutdown in the nation’s history, county councilmembers approved $7.75 million dollars on Tuesday for local organizations to offset some impacts and help with resources like food.… Read More
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, who is a member of the Board of Directors at Montgomery Community Media, was sworn-in Monday night along with City Councilmembers Lisa Henderson and Jim McNulty.… Read More
It is nearing day 30 of the federal government shutdown. Federal SNAP benefits end Saturday, Nov. 1. Montgomery County Council members have now announced $7.75 million in funding for local… Read More
Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, who recently announced he will step down from the council Dec. 1, has now been nominated to become director of the Montgomery County Department of Recreation—the position… Read More
County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz has announced he will resign from his at-large position Dec. 1. A few hours after the announcement Thursday, Council President Kate Stewart shared a plan to… Read More
After County Councilmembers introduced a bill to take photos out of the complaint process for the gas-powered leaf blower ban, County Executive Marc Elrich said he supports the effort. Gas-powered… Read More
Funeral homes could offer a different form of cremation, known as water cremation, after county councilmembers voted unanimously to approve the option. How It Works Alkaline hydrolysis, or water cremation,… Read More
County councilmembers do not want photographic evidence to be part of enforcing the county’s gas-powered leaf blower ban. Cause for Concern “We know that a large number of individuals who… Read More
The County Council voted 10-1 Tuesday to eliminate a planned extension of Midcounty Highway (M-83). The County Planning Board recommended a planned northern section of the highway be removed from… Read More
As of June, nearly 60 crashes involving cyclists have happened this year in Montgomery County. County Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce a bill with the goal of making bike lanes… Read More
Tuesday the Council unanimously voted to reappoint Megan Davey Limarzi as Montgomery County’s inspector general. This marks the beginning of her second 4-year term. In a press release, Council President… Read More
On Thursday, county councilmembers took a straw vote to unanimously approve a $7.6 billion operating budget. They will take a final vote next Thursday, May 22. There will be no… Read More