Looming Shutdown Poses New Threats to Federal Employees
No region in the country has felt the loss of government jobs and contracts more than the DMV. That’s the conclusion of a report issued by Brookings and the Metropolitan… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich
‘Va a ser muy, muy Desestabilizador’: el Condado se Prepara para más Actividad de ICE
El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, afirmó que se producirá un “desastre económico nacional” una vez que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE) contrate… Read More
‘It’s Going to be Very, Very Destabilizing’: County Braces for More ICE Activity
County Executive Marc Elrich said it will be a “national economic disaster” once U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hires more people and ramps up deportations with increased funding under… Read More
Your Fall Vaccine Guide: What’s Changing with COVID, the Flu and More
As fall approaches, many Montgomery County residents are being urged to stay on top of their annual vaccinations by healthcare experts. However, unlike in years past, the U.S. Department of… Read More
Rockville Start-Up Liatris Set to Double Lab Space, Workforce
Four years ago, Liatris was created as a startup incubator company with no full-time staff. On Tuesday, the company announced plans to expand production of its innovative building material, bringing… Read More
County Leaders React to Supreme Court ‘Opt Out’ Ruling
On Friday, the Supreme Court affirmed the rights of parents to let their children opt out of LGBTQ+ readings in public schools. The case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, was filed in… Read More
Mobile Health Clinic Hits the Road
The County has officially launched a new initiative elected leaders and community members say will help expand health care in underserved neighborhoods. Last Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich, representatives from… Read More
County Reacts to ‘Sanctuary Jurisdiction’ Classification
In a sweeping Executive Order on Thursday, the Trump Administration designated more than 500 cities, counties and states across the country as “sanctuary jurisdictions.” According to the Executive Order, ”… Read More
Developer Announced for Life Science Hub By North Bethesda Metro
Hines, a worldwide real estate and management company, was chosen to develop a life sciences hub to include residential and retail buildings on a 14-acre tract by the North Bethesda… Read More
Rapid Bus Transit Expands to Howard County in 2026
On Tuesday, County Executive Marc Elrich and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced an extension of the current US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service into Howard County next… Read More
Looking for African American Living Legends 2025
As part of the celebration of Juneteenth, the County wants to honor African American residents who have made significant contributions to their community. County Executive Marc Elrich describes the ideal… Read More
Elrich Drops Property Tax Increase; Revamps Budget Proposal
County Executive Marc Elrich plans to change course and submit amendments on his budget proposal to the County Council. Elrich has announced he will no longer seek a property tax… Read More