Council Celebrates Black History Month
The Montgomery County Council celebrated Black History Month with a commemoration Tuesday. This year’s theme is Black resistance. Councilmember Will Jawando said he thinks it is one of the most… Read More
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Council President Announces Steps to Boost Economic Development
Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass released a plan Monday with immediate next steps to try to boost economic development. “Here in Montgomery County, I think it is undeniable that… Read More
Hate-Based Graffiti Found in Gaithersburg High School
Hate-based graffiti was found in Gaithersburg High School, the school’s principal told families Sunday, making it the second such incident there in the past week. “I am extremely disappointed to… Read More
People of Color Comprise Nearly 60% of County’s Population
Nearly 60% of Montgomery County residents are people of color, according to the county Planning Department. The jurisdiction has seen a “dramatic change in racial composition of the county since… Read More
Glass Focused on Equitable Pandemic Recovery, Housing, Transit, Climate
Newly-elected County Council President Evan Glass said his priorities include equitable pandemic recovery, housing affordability, transit and climate change. “As we build back, we need to continue doing so in… Read More
Councilmember Talisha Searcy Elected Takoma Park Mayor
Takoma Park Councilmember Talisha Searcy was elected as the city’s next mayor, replacing Kate Stewart, who was elected to sit on the Montgomery County Council. Searcy received 2,974 votes to… Read More
Blair Will Ask for Recount Tuesday in Race for County Executive
David Blair, who lost to incumbent Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich by only 35 votes, will submit a petition for a recount in that race Tuesday at noon, Blair’s communication… Read More
County Tenants Facing Rent Hikes
Tenants in Montgomery County could face significant rent increases now that the bill that previously protected them has lapsed. Matt Losak, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Renters Alliance, spoke… Read More
Council Votes for Lactation Rooms, Paid Parental Leave for County Employees
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council passed two bills that aim to help county employees. Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced the bills last month. One provides six weeks of paid parental… Read More
Tenants, Property Associations Testify on Rent Cap Bill as Increases Allowed Next Month
On Tuesday, Montgomery County renters and local property associations testified on a county council bill that would reinstate a limit on rent increases after the previous limit expired. In a… Read More
Councilmembers Support Removing Segregationist’s Name From Chevy Chase Fountain
Montgomery County Councilmembers introduced a resolution Tuesday to support removing the name of Francis G. Newlands (1846-1917), a former senator and “outspoken white supremacist,” from a memorial fountain dedicated to him… Read More
With Filing Deadline Passed, Election Campaigning Heating Up
The election picture shifted April 15 when the 9 p.m. candidate filing deadline was reached even though local and state candidates have been knocking on doors for weeks now, and… Read More