County Trying ‘Variety of Ways’ to Increase Police Hiring
Montgomery County officials are trying a multitude of ways to hire more new police officers to a force that has lost 194 officers in the past five years. The county… Read More
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Proyecto de Ley Crearía Fondo para Niños Nacidos en el Condado
Los concejales presentaron el proyecto de ley 5-24 que crearía un fondo al que los niños nacidos en el condado puedan acceder cuando lleguen a la edad adulta. La legislación… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, March 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: Committees will receive an update on enrollment at Montgomery College and review FY25-30 CIPs… Read More
Bill Would Create Fund for Children Born in the County
Councilmembers introduced a bill that would create a fund for children born in the county to access when they reach adulthood. The legislation would establish a fund for the county… Read More
Residents Warned of Elevated Fire Risk
There was a 1.5-acre brush fire Tuesday night in Montgomery Village, and residents are warned of elevated fire risk during current weather conditions. According to the National Weather Service, gusty… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Cherry Blossoms: If you don’t feel like heading downtown to see everyone’s favorite spring flowers, there… Read More
Employers Will be Prohibited From Asking Applicants For Sexual, Reproductive Health Information
Employers in the county will be prohibited from asking job applicants about sexual and reproductive health information. County councilmembers passed a bill Tuesday to, according to council documents, “flatly prohibit” employers… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, March 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: The Montgomery County Council will meet at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will begin with… Read More
Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Deadly Downtown Silver Spring Fight
A Wheaton man has pleaded guilty to murder following a deadly fight in downtown Silver Spring in 2021. Nickolis Williams, 33, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Friday for the death… Read More
McKnight Gets $1.3 Million in Separation Payment
Former Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight will get $1.3 million in a separation agreement. The Montgomery County Board of Education and McKnight mutually agreed to separate effective Feb. 2, which came… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 18, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, March 18 and here are five things to know. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Kindergarten Registration: Children who will be five years old by Sept 1 are… Read More
Elrich to Return to Taiwan to Attend Conference, Recruit Companies
County Executive Marc Elrich will travel to Taiwan for the second year in a row to represent the county during an international conference and to recruit companies to come here… Read More