Metro Bus, Rail Fares Increase July 1
Metro fares will increase 12.5% and most service will not be cut, according to its $4.8 billion budget that takes effect July 1. Earlier, Metro officials considered drastic cuts in… Read More
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3 Projects Receive Funding to Help Support Transit-Oriented Communities
Three transportation projects in Montgomery County received a total of $240,000 in funding Wednesday from the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board. A study on how Montgomery County transitions its… Read More
State Legislators Provide Funds for County Schools, Projects
The Maryland General Assembly ends its session on midnight Monday, and Montgomery County officials are anxiously awaiting to learn which of many bills will be signed by the governor and… Read More
Gaithersburg Gets $1 Million for Russell Ave. Improvements Project
The city of Gaithersburg received $1 million in federal funding for its expansive multi-faceted project to update Russell Avenue and the surrounding area. The project reimagines the area with improved… Read More
Dozens of Viers Mill Elementary Students Walk Out to Protest Loss of Title 1 Status
86 third, fourth and fifth graders at Viers Mill Elementary School missed watching the movie, Wonder, so they could march in the field behind their school and voice their displeasure… Read More
136 Organizations Get Security Grant Funding to Deter Hate Crimes
136 nonprofits, faith organizations and houses of worship in Montgomery County were awarded $900,000 in security grants in an effort to deter hate crimes. The funding can go toward security… Read More
Affected Families Push for Funds Following Loss of Title 1 Designation
Annie Tulkin is very concerned that when her daughter starts attending Oak View Elementary in September, it will no longer be a Title 1 school next year, thereby losing extra… Read More
Van Hollen Updates Local Delegation on Proposed Funding
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen met virtually with the Montgomery County members of the Maryland General Assembly Friday to update legislators on what the federal government is doing and also… Read More
State Provides $87 Million for Pedestrian Safety, Bus Rapid Transit
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted Wednesday to provide $87 million for pedestrian improvement projects and continued work on the Flash Bus Rapid Transit network in Montgomery County. County… Read More
County Offers Grants to Childcare Providers
Montgomery County launched its EquiCare Subsidy Seats, providing $1 million for access to childcare for those with low incomes. The county’s Early Childhood Services, which is part of the Department… Read More
Gov. Moore Wants Commanders, Metro to Thrive Here
Gov. Wes Moore is actively working to keep the Commanders football team in Prince George’s County and finding long-term funding solutions to keep Metro running. “Having a world class transportation… Read More
County Allocates $2.3 Million to Migrant Respite Center that Lost Federal Funding
Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously agreed to allocate $2.261,663 to the Montgomery County Respite Center to assist arriving migrants with food, medical care and guidance. The center’s federal funding ends Dec.31,… Read More