Manna helps food insecure residents navigate new SNAP federal rules
With prices rising and Montgomery County’s unemployment rate at 3.5% at the end of 2025, the latest federal rule change for residents on SNAP is just one more barrier for… Read More
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Council Announces Nearly $8 Million Funding to Offset Shutdown, Trump Impacts
It is nearing day 30 of the federal government shutdown. Federal SNAP benefits end Saturday, Nov. 1. Montgomery County Council members have now announced $7.75 million in funding for local… Read More
Manna Food Center Names Former Councilmember Craig Rice Next CEO
Former Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice was chosen as the new CEO of Manna Food Center. He succeeds Jackie DeCarlo, who retired at the end of 2024 after 11 years… Read More
Restaurants in County Begin Offering Healthy Choices in Kids Meals
Beginning Friday, restaurants in Montgomery County that already offer children’s meals must include at least one healthy choice on their kids menu. Children can still order greasy fries and sugary… Read More
‘Cronyism? No.’: Elrich Defends Appointment of Former Councilmember for New Position
After former Councilmember Craig Rice withdrew his name from consideration for a newly-created position amid criticism, County Executive Marc Elrich denied accusations of cronyism. Elrich proposed the legislation that would… Read More
Search for ‘Plan B’ Will Commence After Rice Withdraws Name
County Executive Marc Elrich said the county will initiate a search for “plan B” after former Councilmember Craig Rice withdrew from consideration for a newly-created position. “This was important work,… Read More
Former Councilmember Rice Withdraws Candidacy for Special Projects Manager
UPDATED with comments from Former Councilmember Craig Rice Former Councilmember Craig Rice withdrew his name from consideration for a new county position as Special Projects Manager. The county council had… Read More
Craig Rice Interviewed for Newly Created Special Projects Manager
The Montgomery County councilmembers’ interview of Craig Rice Tuesday revolved mostly around complimenting their former colleague and commenting on the need to bring connectivity to every resident. If approved by… Read More
Council Creates New Special Projects Manager Position; Rice Could Be in Line for Job
The Montgomery County Council voted 9-2 on Wednesday to approve the creation of a new Special Projects position. This is a senior level technical and administrative job. The manager would… Read More
El Concejo Despide a 4 de sus Miembros en Emotiva Celebración
El martes fue la última reunión para los concejales Tom Hucker (D-Distrito 5), Nancy Navarro (D-Distrito 4), Craig Rice (D-Distrito 2) y Hans Riemer (D-At-large) que están completando su mandato.… Read More
‘Buffalo, New York. Montgomery County, Maryland Stands With You’
Following an emotional vigil Monday in support of the Buffalo, N.Y. community where 10 African Americans were fatally shot while grocery shopping, the entire audience gathered at the front of… Read More
A Winning Week for Homa, TPC Potomac and Montgomery County
Max Homa won the Wells Fargo Championship for the second time — his first career win was the 2019 Wells Fargo in Charlotte — and notched his fourth PGA Tour… Read More