COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise
The county is experiencing seasonal highs in flu cases and a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations. COVID-19 hospitalizations have doubled over the past two weeks, County Executive Marc Elrich said during… Read More
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Elrich Shares Proposed Capital Budget
County Executive Marc Elrich shared his proposed fiscal year 2026 capital budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) amendments. He has sent his proposal to the county council, Elrich said during… Read More
27 Water Main Breaks, Leaks in County as of Wednesday Morning
There are 27 water main breaks and leaks in Montgomery County as of Wednesday morning as crews continue repair work, according to WSSC Water. According to WSSC, there has been… Read More
‘All Stick and No Carrot’: Residents Testify on Proposed Plastic Bag Ban
Support and opposition were shared Tuesday on a proposed plastic bag ban. The county council bill would prohibit retail establishments from giving out plastic carryout bags, with some exceptions. The… Read More
No Legislation Yet Following Zoning Recommendations
There is currently no legislation in front of the county council to act on recommended zoning changes for homes. Recently, Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink spoke… 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
Rockville Man Arrested for 2 Armed Robberies of 7-Elevens
Police said a man was arrested for two 7-Eleven armed robberies that occurred last November in Kensington and Rockville. Christopher Huser, 36, of Rockville is currently being held without bond,… Read More
General Assembly Session Begins as State Faces Budget Shortfall
Maryland’s annual General Assembly session started Wednesday as the state faces a looming budget deficit. MCM went to Annapolis to talk with state lawmakers and county leaders. Related Post: Maryland… Read More
Governor Addresses Delegates On First Day of Legislative Session
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed the House of Delegates on Wednesday as the annual General Assembly session started. “By the time we get to Sine… Read More
Plows Will Stay Active Overnight to Continue Clearing Roads
As icy conditions continue following the recent snow storm, crews are actively plowing and treating residential roads. Plows will pass through and treat each residential road at least once by… Read More
State Deploys Nearly 3,000 People to Treat, Plow Roads
As of Monday morning the state deployed almost 3,000 people to treat and plow roads as a state of emergency continues during the winter storm. Maryland has already seen seven… Read More
Trucks Prepare to Salt Roads Ahead of Snow Forecast
With snow forecast over the weekend, trucks loaded up Friday at the county’s salt barn to prepare for road pre-treatment Saturday ahead of Sunday’s potential storm. MCM stopped by the… Read More