Enclave residents coping with heating problems as cold temperatures linger
The heat in two of the three buildings at the Enclave Apartments on Oak Leaf Drive in Silver Spring has been going on and off since Jan. 24, leaving many… Read More
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Los concejales ‘marcan un límite’ contra las prácticas de ICE
Para proteger a los residentes, en particular a los inmigrantes, los concejales del condado de Montgomery presentaron el martes un proyecto de ley que exige que los agentes federales dejen… Read More
Councilmembers ‘draw line in the sand’ against ICE practices
To protect residents, and particularly immigrant residents, Montgomery County Councilmembers Tuesday introduced legislation demanding federal agents stop wearing masks. The Unmask ICE Act The proposed legislation will permit the county… Read More
Even while international enrollment declines, MCPS needs more counselors for newcomers
Enrollment of international students in Montgomery County Public Schools continues to decline. But school system officials say those students’ needs are only intensifying. And they need more counselors. “One of… Read More
New Law Requires 2-Weeks Notice Before Eviction
A bill signed into law Monday requires renters get a two-week notice before being evicted in Montgomery County. Now, landlords have to notify renters 14 days before eviction overriding the… Read More
Concejal Kristin Mink Enfrenta Agentes de ICE Mientras Graba Video
La concejal del condado de Montgomery, Kristin Mink, se enfrentó a agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) mientras grababa un video de sus actividades en el… Read More
Councilmember Kristin Mink ‘Grabbed’ by ICE Agents
Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink was grabbed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Monday morning while recording video of their activity in Prince George’s County. The incident happened at 7:25… Read More
County Proposes Way to Finance Viva White Oak Project
The long-awaited Viva White Oak Project may soon move forward due to a new proposal by the county. The 280-acre project adjacent to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration campus… Read More
Councilmember Mink Helps Seniors Apply for Student Debt Relief
Tonya J. has been a lawyer and a White House appointee. She also is close to a half a million dollars in student loan debt. “Most of that, 2/3 of… Read More
Jawando, Mink Oppose Housing Plan
County Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink have spoken out against an attainable housing plan from the planning board that would make zoning changes for homes. Planners… Read More
County Officials Urge Residents to Get COVID Vaccine
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich rolled up his sleeve Wednesday morning and received a Novavax COVID-19 vaccine injection. Many council and board of education members also attended the outdoor event.… Read More
After Biden Announcement, Many Maryland Legislators Express ‘Full Support’ for VP Harris
In a statement Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he would not be seeking re-election and expressed his “full support and endorsement for Kamala” Harris as the Democratic nominee for president.… Read More