Moore announces his list of endorsements
Gov. Wes Moore released a list of candidates he endorses as part of his leaders who “Push Back and Push Forward” late last week. On the statewide level, he singled… Read More
Dawn Luedtke
County leaders react to accidental child death by self-inflicted gunshot
A six-year-old boy died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday in Montgomery Village. County Executive Marc Elrich called it “a tragedy that didn’t have to happen.” “This is an… Read More
Elrich Calls Proposed Federal Housing Cuts ‘Obscene’ in Protest to Plan
Many residents of Seneca Heights Apartments in Gaithersburg have faced serious setbacks in their lives, including spending time living on the streets, but thanks to funding from Montgomery County and… Read More
Councilmembers Don’t Want Photos as Part of Leaf Blower Ban Enforcement
County councilmembers do not want photographic evidence to be part of enforcing the county’s gas-powered leaf blower ban. Cause for Concern “We know that a large number of individuals who… Read More
El Condado Toma Medidas Enérgicas contra las Fiestas Comerciales en Casas Particulares
Los concejales del condado de Montgomery endurecieron la legislación para combatir las fiestas comerciales en casas particulares sin licencia. Esta fue aprobada por unanimidad en la reunión del Concejo, del… Read More
Interfaith Iftar Event Focuses on What People Have in Common
More than 500 people joined an Interfaith Iftar discussion and meal Sunday during Ramadan at the Bait-ur-Rahman Mosque in Silver Spring. Two Montgomery County councilmembers, one delegate and several clergy… Read More
El Concejo Aprueba una Nueva Ley para Luchar en Contra de la Trata de Personas
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery aprobó una ley el martes con el objetivo de fortalecer las protecciones contra el trabajo forzado, permitiendo que el condado termine contratos con contratistas… Read More
Her Birth Mother Was Raped, Now Councilmember Luedtke Shares Her Story to Advocate for Reproductive Choice
During a press conference last month, County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke shared a very personal story: her birth mother was raped at the age of 15 and Luedtke was born. Now,… Read More
Councilmember Luedtke Reflects on First 2 Years in Office
MCM recently visited County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke at her office in Rockville to talk about her first two years in the position as well as her priorities. Two years ago,… Read More
Residents, Politicians Flock to Poolesville Day
On Saturday, county residents flocked to Poolesville Day on Fisher Avenue’s Whalen Commons. The day began with a VIP Breakfast at Poolesville Elementary School. One of the featured speakers, Lieutenant… Read More
Council Committees Discuss Bill Requiring Free Menstrual Products in Public Restrooms
Montgomery County Council committees reviewed a bill Thursday that would require free menstrual products in public restrooms. Councilmember Will Jawando introduced the bill in November 2023 and a public hearing… Read More
New Bill Could Restrict Hours for Hookah Lounges, Tobacco Shops
A Montgomery County Council bill introduced Tuesday could reduce hours of operation for tobacco and hookah lounges, which can currently operate all night. If passed, hookah lounges, tobacco and vape… Read More