Ride On Bus Driver Steers Passengers to Safety, Then Passes Away
On Wednesday, Ruiz Bell a veteran driver in the county’s Ride On Bus system was traveling southbound on route 55 when he began to experience a heart attack. Sensing the… Read More
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Elrich Weighs in on Trump’s First 100 Days
At his weekly press briefing on Wednesday, County Executive Marc Elrich described several ways the county has been negatively impacted since the start of the new administration. He began with… Read More
Elrich’s State of the County Covers Trump, Education, Economic Development
During his State of the County speech on Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich addressed the current national political climate’s impact on our county, as well as education, economic development, and… Read More
An MCM 2015 Memory: Residents Flock to Glimpse Pope Francis
Yesterday County Executive Marc Elrich posted a statement about the passing of Pope Francis this weekend. He praised the pontiff’s impact on the world, “No matter one’s faith, or lack… Read More
‘A Great Citizen’: Leggett Honored with Building Renaming Ceremony
Leaders and community members joined a ceremony Monday as signage was unveiled to name the Executive Office Building in Rockville after former Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett. Hundreds joined… Read More
Former County Executive Leggett Weighs in on Trump Executive Orders on Immigration
Isiah “Ike” Leggett served as Montgomery County Executive from 2006 to 2018. Leggett visited MCM’s studios in Rockville Tuesday to tape an interview on Montgomery County’s history. MCM asked Leggett… Read More
Kate Stewart Vows to Help All Residents During Trump Administration, Won’t Run For County Executive
During an interview Friday on WAMU radio’s The Politics Hour, Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart declared she is not a candidate for county executive when Marc Elrich’s term expires.… Read More
Executive Office Building to be Renamed After Isiah Leggett
The Executive Office Building on Monroe Street in Rockville will be renamed after former County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett, Council President Andrew Friedson announced Monday. “Throughout his 28 years as… Read More
Elrich Says He Will Run for At-Large Council Seat
While addressing a supportive crowd at Saturday night’s Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk, County Executive Marc Elrich announced he intends to run for an At-Large seat on the County Council… Read More
Council Reacts to Presidential Election
Several members of the County Council were present at an event in Rockville to honor veterans on Wednesday. MCM asked them to share their thoughts on the Presidential Election. Here’s… Read More
Elrich on Term Limits Ballot Question: ‘This is All About Getting Rid of Me’
With county executive term limits on the ballot, County Executive Marc Elrich said he already is limited — “This is all about getting rid of me, and the Republicans knowing… Read More
Poolesville Day Breakfast Addresses Western County’s Unique Challenges
On Saturday morning, county officials and candidates gathered at the annual Poolesville Day Breakfast to discuss the challenges facing the western part of the county. It was an election year… Read More