Teachers and union leaders rallied in Rockville last week to demand that the county council fully fund the public schools operating budget. Meanwhile, councilmembers are working to balance resources without… Read More
As temperatures drop, energy use rises, and for many families, the winter months bring costly electric bills. To help offset the increase, Pepco announced Tuesday it is teaming up with The… Read More
Following the longest federal shutdown in the nation’s history, county councilmembers approved $7.75 million dollars on Tuesday for local organizations to offset some impacts and help with resources like food.… Read More
Governor Wes Moore today declared a state of emergency in an effort to help residents who have lost funding or employment due to the federal shutdown. Moore issued an executive… Read More
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
In an effort to improve local childcare and fix gaps in services, county leaders announced a $10 million investment in early childhood education on Wednesday. The funding will expand Head… Read More
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services begins this current fiscal year with a 6% increase in funding. It plans to use that money wisely, said Fire Chief Corey Smedley Tuesday.… Read More
It’s called “Fed to Ed”. Montgomery College will get funding to help displaced federal workers become teachers. During a roundtable discussion at Montgomery College Rockville on Tuesday, Maryland Gov. Wes… Read More
There are 7,242 nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, and many of them are currently trying to make do with decreasing incomes as they face an economic future that is expected… Read More
Montgomery County staff who deal with the homeless presented a grim picture of increasing evictions and not enough money to help people get their lives back together during a presentation… Read More
Montgomery County Council members have unanimously approved of a proposal to use $2 million in supplemental funding for vape detectors in the county’s public schools. The funds come from a… Read More
Assistant County Police Chief Willie Parker-Loan said law enforcement is aware of the significance of Oct. 7 and police will provide high-visibility patrol as a deterrent to violent acts. “The… Read More