5 Things to Know Today, March 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, March 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. What Immigration Changes Mean for County: MCM sat down with… Read More
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County’s Voluntary Rent Guideline Raised to 3.3%
Montgomery County’s Voluntary Rent Guideline (VRG) jumped from 2.6% in 2024 to the current 3.3%, effective March 1. The rent guideline is updated each year to represent the prior year’s… Read More
Council President Stresses Urgent Need for Mental Health Services
Ahead of a community meeting Thursday, County Council President Kate Stewart said mental health is an urgent need for federal employees and residents facing uncertainty. “One of the other urgent… Read More
Fani-González Addresses What Immigration Changes Mean for County
The new presidential administration has been in power for under two months, but in this brief time federal policies have been upended — including immigration-related policies — causing concern in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, March 3. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Council President Briefing: Council President Kate Stewart will host a media briefing… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 28, In Montgomery County
Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, Feb. 28, and this weekend, including events, updates, and community highlights in Montgomery County: 1. Federal Employee Survival Guide Webinar: The Foundation for Financial Education,… Read More
MCPS Unions Call for Full Funding of School Budget
School unions held a press conference Thursday to call on the county to fully fund the school board’s proposed operating budget. “What we are asking the county executive and the… Read More
Geico Headquarters Moving from Chevy Chase to Bethesda in 2026
GEICO insurance company is moving its headquarters from Chevy Chase to Bethesda, company officials announced Thursday. For the past 65 years, GEICO employees have been working out of offices on… Read More
Man Pleads Guilty in Gold Bar Scam
A Baltimore County man pleaded guilty Wednesday for targeting local elderly victims in a gold bar scam last year. Vipul Thakkar, 53, pleaded guilty to charges including theft over $25,000… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Feb. 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: Committee meetings. Committee meetings are televised live on County Cable Montgomery or live at… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 26, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Leggett Honored with Building Renaming: Leaders and community members joined… Read More
Council Celebrates ‘Divine Nine’ African American Fraternities and Sororities
County Councilmembers celebrated the county’s “Divine Nine” African American fraternities and sororities Tuesday. The National Pan-Hellenic Council, known as the Divine Nine, has chapters in Montgomery County. The nine sororities… Read More