Council pushes for native plants, outlaws sale of bamboo
Bamboo will no longer be sold or planted in the county. Instead, the use of native plants and grasses will be encouraged strongly following Tuesday’s unanimous vote by the County… Read More
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Elrich proposes $8 billion budget, with multiple tax increases
Shortly after County Executive Marc Elrich announced his proposed $8 billion Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget that includes a 6.3% property tax increase as well as several other tax increases,… Read More
Friedson, Glass & Jawando discuss their top priorities in WAMU’s County Executive candidate forum
Three of five Democratic candidates running for Montgomery County Executive stated their positions during a live broadcast of WAMU‘s Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi Friday at the Silver Spring Civic… Read More
Montgomery County Council data center task force fails committee vote
A proposal to create a task force to study the potential impacts of data centers in Montgomery County failed in council committee. Councilmember Evan Glass proposed the task force, which… Read More
El Condado de Montgomery debate la propuesta de ley ‘Fuera Ice’
Un miembro del Concejo del Condado de Montgomery presentó esta semana una legislación que prohibiría la operación de centros de detención de inmigrantes privados en el condado. El concejal Evan… Read More
Town hall participants cry out for safer roads
During a two-hour town hall meeting on road safety, a Kensington volunteer firefighter announced a pedestrian had been struck near the Cabin John shopping center. According to a Montgomery County… Read More
Upcounty rallies to protest year 5 without White’s Ferry
This December marks the fifth year since White’s Ferry ceased operation. On Tuesday, nearby residents in the Ag Reserve and down county political figures gathered to express their frustrations about… Read More
Tras muerte de bombero, se aprueba ley para ayudar a familias a obtener apoyo rápidamente
A medida que se acerca el primer aniversario de la muerte de un bombero local en acto de servicio, se firmó un proyecto de ley para garantizar que las familias… Read More
After Firefighter’s Death, Bill Signed to Help Families Get Support Faster
As it nears the one-year mark since a local firefighter died in the line of duty, a bill was signed Monday to make sure surviving families get financial support faster.… Read More
McNulty Enters Council At-Large Race
District 3, which encompasses Rockville and Gaithersburg, has become a hotbed of county council candidates. On Monday, Jim McNulty, recently reelected to the Gaithersburg City Council, announced his candidacy for… Read More
Board Opts to Continue Studying Silver Spring International Middle School’s Future
The Montgomery County Board of Education suspended the proposed closure of Silver Spring International Middle School and relocation of Sligo Creek Elementary School Thursday night, opting for more discussion. The… Read More
Cónyuges de los Bomberos Fallecidos Podrán Recibir las Pensiones más Rápido
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery adoptó por unanimidad la Ley HERO, diseñada para garantizar que, cuando un bombero de carrera fallezca en cumplimiento de su deber, su cónyuge sobreviviente… Read More