With Filing Deadline Passed, Election Campaigning Heating Up
The election picture shifted April 15 when the 9 p.m. candidate filing deadline was reached even though local and state candidates have been knocking on doors for weeks now, and… Read More
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Council Adopts I-270 Plan Without Definite Funding Commitments
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved an I-270 Transit Plan to guide growth, public transportation and business centers in Upcounty. However, noted Councilmember Tom Hucker, much of the work counts on… Read More
Councilmember Craig Rice Recovering from Car Accident
Councilmember Craig Rice was involved in a car collision Tuesday morning but “did not suffer any serious injuries,” according to Council President Gabe Albornoz. “The great news is Councilmember Craig… Read More
Hay más de 2,000 Estudiantes Internacionales Inscritos en MCPS Este Año
Hasta ahora, durante este año escolar, 2,210 estudiantes internacionales, muchos de los cuales llegaron al condado desde la frontera sur, se han inscrito en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de… Read More
2,000+ International Students Enrolled in Montgomery Public Schools This Year
So far, during this school year, 2,210 international students – many who came to the county from the southern border – have enrolled in Montgomery County Public Schools. During the… Read More
Elrich Vetoes Silver Spring Business District, Claims it Favors ‘White Wealthy Landlords’
This story has been updated Aug. 11 to include video remarks by County Executive Marc Elrich. [hr] Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Tuesday vetoed Montgomery County Council’s efforts to… Read More
Concejo de Montgomery Amplía la Elegibilidad para el Crédito Tributario
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery aprobó el martes, por unanimidad, un proyecto de ley que amplía la elegibilidad para el crédito tributario local sobre la renta del condado: el… Read More
Council Expands Eligibility for County’s Local Income Tax Credit
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a bill that expands eligibility for the county’s local income tax credit: the Working Families Income Supplement (WFIS). The amendment allows residents… Read More
Council Mulls Need for Lifeguards at Health Clubs
Montgomery County Council is expected to allow health clubs to operate swimming pools without a lifeguard present. During its Tuesday meeting, the councilmembers held a public hearing on a bill… Read More
Rep. David Trone Announces Run for Reelection
Rep. David Trone (D-Md. 6) announced Friday morning that he is running for reelection to his 6th District seat in the House of Representatives. “Leading with compassion, civility, and competence,… Read More
Concejo Considera Exigir Permisos para Personas que Piden Dinero en las Calles
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 11 de mayo sobre una propuesta que exige permisos para cualquier persona que pida dinero a vehículos… Read More
Council Considers Requiring Permits for Anyone Soliciting in Roadway
Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing May 11 on a proposal to require permits for anyone soliciting from vehicles on roads that have speed limits greater than 25… Read More