Council Holding Virtual Town Hall on Mental Health
The Montgomery County Council will host a virtual town hall meeting on mental health on Tuesday, March 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Council is looking to get feedback… Read More
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County Council May Require Restaurants to Offer Healthy Kids Meals
Forget the greasy fries. Please pass the apples. Montgomery County Councilmembers may require at least one healthy children’s meal at all restaurants that offer children’s meals. During the pandemic, “our… Read More
‘Shovel Our Sidewalks Act’ Requires Snow to be Cleared in Low Income Communities
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the Shovel Our Sidewalks Act on Tuesday requiring snow to be cleared from 40 miles of sidewalks in transit-dependent and low income communities. The… Read More
Friedson on Newly Approved Zoning Measures: ‘It’s a Sunny Day for Biohealth Companies’
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed new zoning measures on Tuesday that will significantly accelerate and streamline the regulatory process to develop biohealth facilities in the county. Zoning Text Amendment… Read More
Police Chief Jones Seeks to Continue Engaging with Students in Schools
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones believes his officers need to engage with students to prevent crime and tragedy and is working with school officials to make that happen. During… Read More
County Council Denounces Hate Speech Directed at Jawando
The Montgomery County Council released a statement Thursday denouncing the hate speech and harassment that Councilmember Will Jawando received online during a meeting earlier this week. Council Statement in Support… Read More
COVID Cases Drop Significantly in Schools and County
“There has been a significant decrease in [COVID-19] cases since classes resumed Jan. 5,” Montgomery County Public Schools Chief of Staff James D’Andrea told Montgomery County councilmembers Tuesday morning. “The… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 24, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Jan. 24 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Schools Closed: There is no school for MCPS students today and it is a… Read More
Elrich Introduces His FY23 Budget Recommendations
County Executive Marc Elrich presented his Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Capital Budget and his six-year Capital Improvements Program today during a conference. Elrich highlighted his recommended capital investments over the… Read More
January Marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council will declare the month of January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month on Tuesday, according to a Montgomery County press release.… Read More
Indoor Mask Mandate Extended to End of January
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate has been extended to Jan. 31. The county council, sitting as the Board of Health, voted unanimously Tuesday to remove the previous mandate’s automatic termination… Read More
Council Expects to Extend Indoor Mask Mandate at Jan. 4 Meeting
Even though Montgomery County’s COVID-19 vaccination rate is 83%, residents should not expect to be removing their facial coverings anytime soon. When Montgomery County councilmembers meet on Jan. 4, they… Read More