Advocates shared stories last week of immigrants who are facing housing discrimination in Montgomery County. They testified on Tuesday, September 15, in support of a county council bill that would… Read More
Sustainability is on the rise in Montgomery County as the “Bring Your Own Bag” law is in full compliance. Passed unanimously by the County Council in February of 2025, the… Read More
More than 600 shootings and over 3,000 firearms seized in Montgomery County since 2023 are driving local leaders to strengthen enforcement against illegal guns, including ghost guns, officials said Monday.… Read More
In Maryland, a law to stop “super speeders” through technology goes into effect Oct. 1. A similar law is already in effect in Virginia, where MCM spoke with Montgomery County… Read More
From environmental initiatives to development policy updates, the county is introducing measures designed to protect the environment, support responsible growth and enhance quality of life in the new year. Bring… Read More
July brings new changes into effect in Montgomery County. The changes include minimum wage increases, a law to improve tenant protections, and a leaf blower ban. Minimum Wage Increases Starting… Read More
A new ignition interlock law goes into effect Tuesday to close a loophole in Noah’s Law, which is named after a Montgomery County police officer who was struck and killed… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich signed a council bill into law Thursday that was inspired after a woman died last year in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire. “When I lost my… Read More
The county council proclaimed October as Fire Prevention Month and recognized the 45th anniversary of Montgomery County’s smoke alarm law. In the late 1970s, the county was the first major jurisdiction… Read More
A federal judge restricted parts of a new gun law that went into effect Sunday in Maryland. The Maryland Gun Safety Act of 2023 was enacted to restrict where guns… Read More
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
On Monday school buses will be back on the road for the first day of the 2023-24 school year. Drivers need to know the state rules to keep students safe… Read More