Gaithersburg’s Old Towne Plaza renamed in honor of Sidney Katz
Olde Towne Plaza in Gaithersburg will become Sidney A. Katz Plaza to honor the lifelong Gaithersburg resident who has been in public service for 50 years. “I truly am honored… Read More
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Tras muerte de bombero, se aprueba ley para ayudar a familias a obtener apoyo rápidamente
A medida que se acerca el primer aniversario de la muerte de un bombero local en acto de servicio, se firmó un proyecto de ley para garantizar que las familias… Read More
After Firefighter’s Death, Bill Signed to Help Families Get Support Faster
As it nears the one-year mark since a local firefighter died in the line of duty, a bill was signed Monday to make sure surviving families get financial support faster.… Read More
Concejo Presenta la Ley HERO para Beneficiar a las Familias de los Bomberos Fallecidos
Los concejales Evan Glass y Sidney Katz presentaron una legislación para brindar asistencia financiera a las familias de los bomberos del condado que pierden la vida al cumplir con su… Read More
Council Introduces HERO Act to Benefit Families of Deceased Career Firefighters
Council Members Evan Glass and Sidney Katz introduced legislation Tuesday to provide financial assistance to the families of county career firefighters who die in the line of duty. Known as… Read More
Councilmembers Don’t Want Photos as Part of Leaf Blower Ban Enforcement
County councilmembers do not want photographic evidence to be part of enforcing the county’s gas-powered leaf blower ban. Cause for Concern “We know that a large number of individuals who… Read More
Interfaith Iftar Event Focuses on What People Have in Common
More than 500 people joined an Interfaith Iftar discussion and meal Sunday during Ramadan at the Bait-ur-Rahman Mosque in Silver Spring. Two Montgomery County councilmembers, one delegate and several clergy… Read More
Council Proposes Bill to Expand Homeowners’ Tax Credit Eligibility
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations Committee introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at broadening eligibility for the Homeowners Property Tax Credit. The proposed legislation would expand access to the County’s… Read More
Montgomery College Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Leggett Math and Science Building
The students already started classes, but Thursday was a day for ribbon cutting at the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus of… Read More
Proyecto de Ley Requeriría que los Edificios de Apartamentos Brinden Información Sobre Rociadores, Planes de Seguridad
Un proyecto de ley presentado ante el concejo del condado tiene como objetivo aumentar la comunicación relacionada con la seguridad entre propietarios e inquilinos. La legislación requeriría que un contrato… Read More
New Bill Could Restrict Hours for Hookah Lounges, Tobacco Shops
A Montgomery County Council bill introduced Tuesday could reduce hours of operation for tobacco and hookah lounges, which can currently operate all night. If passed, hookah lounges, tobacco and vape… Read More
Councilmembers, MCEA, Realtors Explain Their Views on 2024 Budget
County councilmembers are expected to vote May 25 on the Fiscal Year 2024 $6.7 billion budget. About half of those dollars are slated for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).… Read More