Safety First on the Fourth: SoberRide, Lyft Offering Discounted Rides
If you’re gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July with a few drinks, make sure you have a safe ride home lined up. County officials are highlighting the SoberRide… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich
Pike District, Naval Surface Warfare Center Sign Partnership
The Pike District Partnership that works to market businesses in North Bethesda and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division signed a partnership agreement Monday to enhance collaboration between area… Read More
Volunteers Honored at Montgomery Serves Awards
County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Volunteer Center honored 10 individuals and organizations at the 13th annual Montgomery Serves Awards on June 25. The Roscoe R. Nix Distinguished… Read More
Public Libraries Launch Online Digital Cards
The County Public Libraries (MCPL) launched an online application system for obtaining full-service digital library cards. This initiative aims to enhance convenience, offering easier access to MCPL’s vast digital collection,… Read More
County Honors Homeless Who Died During Past Year
The 62 people memorialized Thursday were veterans, handymen, parents, sons and daughters. They died during the past year. They also, at some point in their lives, were homeless. Fifty-one of… Read More
Councilmember Sayles Proclaims June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month
The county is observing National Caribbean-American Heritage Month following the official proclamation on June 11 by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, recognizing June as the month to honor the rich culture of… Read More
Officials Voice Concerns About Improved School Funding
UPDATED at 8:30 p.m. to include remarks from Councilmember Kristin Mink _____________________________ In his weekly meeting with the media, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his concern about the future… Read More
County to Honor African American Community Leaders
Montgomery County will honor six African American community leaders with the “Living Legend Awards” at 7 p.m on Friday, June 14, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.… Read More
County Workers Receive Pay Raises in Proposed FY25 Budget
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously agreed to pay raises for three unions representing police, firefighters and food and commercial workers as well as other employees Tuesday. Members of the Montgomery County… Read More
Montgomery College East County Education Center Opens in Silver Spring
Montgomery College East County Education Center opened on the eastern side of Silver Spring near Fairland. County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Andrew Friedson joined Montgomery College President Jermaine… Read More
Los Oficiales del Condado Reaccionan Ante El Tiroteo Escolar Frustrado En Una Escuela
En una declaración conjunta emitida el jueves por la noche, Elrich, el ejecutivo del condado, el presidente del consejo, Friedson, el presidente de Seguridad Pública, Katz, y el presidente de… Read More
County Officials React to Thwarted School Shooting
In a joint statement issued on Thursday evening, County Executive Elrich, Council President Friedson, Public Safety Chair Katz and Education & Culture Chair Jawando praised the combined efforts of the… Read More