Homelessness Increasing as Shelters Quickly Reach Capacity
The number of homeless people in Montgomery County increased 32% in last year. Individuals living in shelters, on the streets and in cars rose from 1,444 people to 1,510 this… Read More
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Expanded Tax Breaks for Child Care Providers Approved by Council
Montgomery County Councilmembers approved legislation Tuesday to increase the tax credit for improvements made to properties at childcare or daycare services. The legislation increases the permitted amount of the tax… Read More
County Experienced Largest Increase in Homelessness In D.C. Area
Homelessness rose substantially in Montgomery County during the past year. According to the Point in Time survey coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 1,510 people experienced homeless in… Read More
Board of Education Increases Budget Request Due To Fewer Dollars From State
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor’s “big ask” of $3.61 billion to fund the next school year just grew even larger. Board of Education (BOE) members reviewed… Read More
Tax on Tobacco, Electronic Vaping Liquid Increases July 1
Beginning July 1, tobacco tax rates on cigarettes and other tobacco products will increase as will the sales and use tax rate on electronic smoking devices. The tax on a… Read More
Crime in County Increases for Third Year in a Row
In 2023, overall crime in Montgomery County rose for the third year in a row. According to a report to county council, auto thefts jumped 131%, and carjackings rose almost… Read More
Complaints Against Takoma Park Police Increased in 2023
Takoma Park Police received 11 complaints during 2023, two of which were deemed unfounded and one which resulted in a written reprimand. According to the Internal Affairs Complaint Investigations report… Read More
Council Debates How to Handle ‘Broken’ Juvenile Justice System
“The juvenile justice system, I think, is broken,” declared State’s Attorney John McCarthy during an emotional Public Safety County Council meeting Monday morning. The briefing on juvenile justice, crime and… Read More
Ridership Keeps Increasing on County’s Ride On Buses
Ridership on the county’s Ride On buses between March and June rose 9% as compared to the same period last year. Riders have continued to use the transit system at… Read More
County’s Office Vacancy Rate Rises to 16.5%
The office vacancy rate in Montgomery County increased about 40% since 2018 and now registers in about 16.5%, according to a presentation Monday before the council’s economic development committee. Much… Read More
AAA: El Calor Extremo Contribuyó al Reciente Aumento en los Precios de la Gasolina
Los precios de la gasolina se han disparado recientemente. El precio promedio nacional de la gasolina fue 29 centavos más alto que hace un mes, y 11 centavos más alto… Read More
AAA: Extreme Heat Contributed to Recent Spike in Gas Prices
Gas prices have spiked recently, but increases have slowed and may continue to lessen, according to AAA. As of Thursday, the national average gas price was 29 cents higher than… Read More