CROWN Act Becomes Law in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Council signed the CROWN Act into law on Thursday, making it illegal to discriminate against natural hairstyles. The CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for… Read More
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County Council Hosts Town Hall on Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Safety Sunday
The Montgomery County Council will host a pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety town hall meeting on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at Wheaton High School in Silver Spring. So… Read More
Montgomery County Council to Commemorate Black History Month February 11
The Montgomery County Council plans to hold a special program Tuesday, February 11 at 9:30 am to commemorate Black History Month. The program will include a video segment that spotlights historic… Read More
County Council President Katz Holds First Press Conference
Sidney Katz held his first press conference as Council President on Monday. Topics of discussion included economic development, pedestrian safety, affordable senior housing and education. Here are a few highlights:… Read More
MLK Day of Service Event Packed with Volunteers, Elected Officials
The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center was packed for Montgomery County’s MLK Day of Service event on Jan. 20. The Montgomery County Volunteer Center held the event to… Read More
Reaction Mixed to Elrich’s Proposed Budget
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich unveiled his 2021-2026 budget during his first State of the County address on Wednesday, stressing affordable housing as one of his top priorities. To prove… Read More
New Bill Aims to Help Local Small Businesses Thrive
Montgomery County councilmember Will Jawando recently introduced the Local Small Business Reserve Program and Direct Purchase Enhancement Act [Bill 39-19]. The goal of the bill is to open up more… Read More
Officials Holding Two Community Forums on State of Education in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Education and Culture Committee Chair Craig Rice, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Jack Smith, Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard, and The Universities at Shady Grove Executive… Read More
Elrich Seeking Solar Panel Requirements on All New Single-Family Homes in 2022
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants to pass a bill that would require new single-family houses to have solar panels on their roofs starting in 2022. The environmentally-conscious solar panels… Read More
2019 in Review: A Tumultuous Year for Montgomery Police
It was a tumultuous year for Montgomery County police and Montgomery County crime news. Here are nine of the biggest stories of 2019. 1. The Police Chief Saga Chief Tom… Read More
County Council Passes Resolution to Help Prevent Nuclear War
The Montgomery County Council passed a resolution to join the “Back from the Brink” campaign that calls on the Trump Administration and the U.S. Congress to exercise global leadership in… Read More
County Council Wraps Up Last Meeting for the Year
Tuesday marked the last Montgomery County Council meeting for the year. Key items on the agenda included an update on county revenue estimates, MCPS FY 20 supplemental appropriation for school… Read More