Charles Bailey Nominated to be Next Fire Chief
Division Chief Charles Bailey has been nominated to be the next fire chief for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services. The division chief has been with the department for… Read More
Montgomery County Council
Council Debates How to Handle ‘Broken’ Juvenile Justice System
“The juvenile justice system, I think, is broken,” declared State’s Attorney John McCarthy during an emotional Public Safety County Council meeting Monday morning. The briefing on juvenile justice, crime and… Read More
MCM Receives Community Media Day Proclamation from County Council
The Montgomery County Council proclaimed Friday, Oct. 20 as Community Media Day. Council president Evan Glass made the announcement at MCM studios in Rockville Friday morning presenting the proclamation to… Read More
Elimination of Tip Credit Divides County Council Speakers
Nearly 30 people spoke out at the Tuesday Montgomery County Council meeting, voicing support for and against the elimination of the tip credit. While some said the elimination would create… Read More
Police Strive to Update Demographic Data on Suspects, Victims
The Montgomery County Police Department complies with new federal standards on racial and ethnic data collection but needs more money and staffing to truly collect, interpret and compare that data.… Read More
County Issues Proclamation for National Domestic Awareness Month
Four of the 22 homicides in Montgomery County last year were related to domestic violence, according to Dr. Earl Stoddard, assistant administrative chief officer of the county. During October’s Domestic… Read More
As Department Vacancies Grow, Police Chief Rearranges Officer Staffing
Beginning Nov. 1, Rockville and Gaithersburg cities’ police departments will take over full and primary response duties for police calls in their area. The Montgomery County Police Department will assist… Read More
Montgomery County Parks Stage an Electric Show
Montgomery Parks showed off its eco-friendly electric equipment Wednesday with a hands-on demonstration. The county is moving from gas-powered tools and equipment to electric power for a “more sustainable park… Read More
Postponed: Anti-Hate Task Force Meets Tuesday
Update: The Anti-Hate Task Force meeting scheduled for Tuesday will now take place on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Original: The Montgomery County Anti-Hate Task Force will meet virtually Tuesday at 7… Read More
Council Considers Eliminating Tip Credit
Montgomery County Councilmembers will introduce a bill Tuesday that would change the way tipped workers are compensated. The proposal from Councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink adjusts the calculation of… Read More
Public Speaks Out Against Changes to Policing Advisory Commission
Police reform advocates spoke against proposed changes to the Policing Advisory Commission during the Montgomery County Council public hearing Tuesday. The bill would rename the commission to the Community Advisory… Read More
County’s Office Vacancy Rate Rises to 16.5%
The office vacancy rate in Montgomery County increased about 40% since 2018 and now registers in about 16.5%, according to a presentation Monday before the council’s economic development committee. Much… Read More