Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition Celebrates Partial Court Victory
Moses Cemetery on River Road in Bethesda “likely” still holds the remains of those once buried on what is now the Westwood Tower Apartments, according to a ruling by the… Read More
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Recent Rainfall ‘Fairly Beneficial’ But More is Needed to Ease Drought
The recent rains, which are expected to continue into next week, are helping ease drought conditions in Montgomery County, but it is too early to tell how much relief the… Read More
County’s COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Closes Applications Friday
Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Rent Relief Program will close applications Friday. Tenants have through midnight on Friday to apply, County Executive Marc Elrich said during a media briefing Thursday. The program… Read More
Rent Relief Applications Due Dec. 31
Applications for rent assistance from the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program will remain open until Friday, Dec.31 at 5 p.m. Residents that have received the third round of ERA funding… Read More
5,800+ Households Have Received County COVID-19 Rental Assistance
More than 5,800 households in Montgomery County received rental assistance so far during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders shared during a press conference Thursday. $32 million has been distributed and Phase… Read More
Leaders Announce Additional COVID-19 Rent Relief, Urge Residents to Help Others
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other county leaders held a press conference Friday to announce additional rent relief for eligible residents. Phase 3 of the county’s COVID-19 rent relief… Read More
Hogan Proposes Direct Stimulus Payments as Part of New $1 Billion Relief Package
Gov. Larry Hogan introduced a $1 billion stimulus and tax relief package Monday that includes direct stimulus payments to qualifying Marylanders. The Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs and… Read More
Hogan Announces Business, Housing Relief; No New Statewide Coronavirus Restrictions
Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press briefing Thursday new emergency financial relief for businesses and renters ahead of the holidays. He was joined at the briefing by Maryland Commerce… Read More
Metro Considering Layoffs, Service Cuts if Federal Funding Ends
The Metro Board of Directors held a special meeting Friday to approve potential service cuts and layoffs that may go into effect if federal funding does not come through. The… Read More
Elrich Urges Action on Need for Eviction Prevention Assistance
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is urging Governor Larry Hogan and Representatives in Congress to act on financial assistance for tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. During his weekly virtual media… Read More
Cardin Thinks Montgomery County Will See More Federal COVID-19 Funding
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin said he believes Montgomery County will see more funding after the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help with COVID-19 costs. “At the… Read More