Councilmembers Kristin Mink, Laurie-Anne Sayles and Will Jawando introduced a bill Tuesday that would create a commission to support communities disproportionately affected by past cannabis enforcement. The purpose of the… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando has been pushing for a bill that would change the way tipped workers are compensated, enabling workers to be paid minimum wage without including their… Read More
“The juvenile justice system, I think, is broken,” declared State’s Attorney John McCarthy during an emotional Public Safety County Council meeting Monday morning. The briefing on juvenile justice, crime and… Read More
The Hillandale Center on New Hampshire Avenue showed off its new mural, signs and lighting Thursday. The $580,000 total facade improvement project marks the county’s first project completed under its… Read More
County councilmembers presented a proclamation celebrating Drag Story Hour DMV and partners on Tuesday. The proclamation recognizes those who make drag story hour events “possible and joyful here in Montgomery… Read More
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
Alex Herman is an avid cyclist who would love to ride his bike daily along U.S. Route 29 and up Lockwood Drive to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in White… Read More
Councilmember Kristin Mink apologized following remarks she made during a school board meeting last week, as some residents push for restoring opt-out options for LGBTQ+ reading material in schools. “I… Read More
Silver Spring Friends of the Library (FOL) voted to dissolve two months ago and currently is in the process of doing so. It is the latest FOL choosing to shut… Read More
A Drag Story Hour held at Olney Library on Feb. 26 ran smoothly under the protection of the Parasol Patrol — a community volunteer organization that shields children at LGBTQ+ events.… Read More
A bill sponsored by Councilmember Will Jawando and co-sponsored by Councilmember Kristin Mink to limit traffic stops in Montgomery County will be introduced to the council Tuesday, Feb. 28. Bill… Read More
Members of the Proud Boys pushed people and stomped on the feet of Councilmember Kristin Mink and others as they tried unsuccessfully to break up Drag Story Hour at Loyalty… Read More