Councilmember Rice Heads National Broadband Task Force
Councilmember Craig Rice is the new co-chair of the National Association of Counties’ Broadband Task Force. The goal of the task force is to study the lack of reliable broadband,… Read More
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78% Of Montgomery County Residents Completed the Census
Seventy eight percent of Montgomery County residents responded to the U.S. census, which is an increase of nearly 2% from the 2010 census. Nationally, 67% of Americans completed the census.… Read More
En Maryland el 17.6 por ciento de los Jóvenes Sufre de Obesidad, Según Estudio
En Maryland, el 17.6 por ciento de los jóvenes de 10 a 17 años sufre de obesidad, la décima tasa más alta de la nación, según los datos más recientes… Read More
Germantown Insurance Agent Sentenced for Defrauding 77 People
Kevin Prescott Dunn, 36, of Germantown, was sentenced Oct. 22 on one count of felony theft in connection to his work as an insurance agent. While working in his own… Read More
Hogan Pulls $250 Million From Rainy Day Fund, Said State Still Needs Federal Help
Gov. Larry Hogan announced that Maryland is pulling $250 million from its rainy day fund to offer further economic relief. The money will fund new relief programs and the expansion… Read More
After Dispute Over Private Schools, County Still Unclear on its Authority to Make Closures
It’s unclear what authority Montgomery County has to make broad school closures if COVID-19 conditions get worse, Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard said at a county council meeting Tuesday. … Read More
County Alcohol Beverage Service Wins Best Consumer Education Program Award
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) was awarded the 2020 National Best Practices Consumer Education Program Award by Stateways for its virtual education seminars. ABS is the alcohol wholesaler for Montgomery… Read More
Two People Seriously Injured in Wheaton Car Collision
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a serious car collision that hospitalized two people Sunday in Wheaton. Police and fire and rescue personnel responded to a crash report… Read More
Hogan: Outdoor Sports Stadiums Can Open to 10% Capacity
The state of Maryland updated its capacity restrictions for outdoor sports and entertainment venues. On Friday Gov. Larry Hogan and State Health Secretary Robert Neall issued orders saying outdoor sports… Read More
Governor Hogan Casts His Presidential Write-In Vote for Ronald Reagan
Gov. Larry Hogan voted for Ronald Reagan by-mail last week, The Washington Post reported Friday. Hogan wrote-in the late president’s name because he wanted to make a statement, according to… Read More
Montgomery County Had Most Hate Bias Reports in State but Most Unverified
Montgomery County reported the most hate bias incidents in the state in 2019, however Prince George’s (PG) County had the most verified incidents. Montgomery County reported 108 incidents, which is… Read More
Blog: Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Conducts Over 80 Ribbon Cuttings
When a business holds a ribbon cutting ceremony, it’s a time for owners, employees, the public, and the business community to celebrate the hope and prosperity that increased commerce represents.… Read More