With Filing Deadline Passed, Election Campaigning Heating Up
The election picture shifted April 15 when the 9 p.m. candidate filing deadline was reached even though local and state candidates have been knocking on doors for weeks now, and… Read More
Tom Hucker
Council Adopts I-270 Plan Without Definite Funding Commitments
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved an I-270 Transit Plan to guide growth, public transportation and business centers in Upcounty. However, noted Councilmember Tom Hucker, much of the work counts on… Read More
El Concejo Actualiza Por Unanimidad la Ley de Salarios Prevalecientes
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery votó unánimemente para ampliar su requisito de salario prevaleciente, en un esfuerzo por hacer que el condado sea más asequible para los residentes. “Este… Read More
Council Unanimously Updates its Prevailing Wage Law
Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to expand its prevailing wage requirement in an effort to make the county more affordable to residents. “This is one of the biggest bills we… Read More
Residents, County Cope with Aftermath of Silver Spring Apartments Explosion
In the wake of Thursday morning’s explosion at the Friendly Garden Apartments in Silver Spring, the county continues to try to account for any missing residents. Residents have been asked… Read More
‘Realmente Estamos en una Crisis de Salud Mental’ Afirma Estudiante Miembro de la Junta Escolar
Durante una sesión virtual sobre salud mental y bienestar, los estudiantes pidieron horarios de inicio de clases más tarde, adultos más capacitados con los que puedan hablar y vías adicionales… Read More
Councilmember Friedson Calls Bill Reducing Carbon Emissions a ‘Game Changer’
Legislators and representatives of private and nonprofit organizations dedicated to fighting climate change celebrated what they hope will be a major step forward in making Montgomery County greener with a… Read More
County Executive Candidates File Campaign Financial Forms
Candidates for Montgomery County Executive filed their campaign finance forms to the the Maryland State Board of Elections by the required Jan. 19 deadline. In a four-way race to become… Read More
Candidates for County Executive Discuss Rent Stabilization
This year the county will elect its County Executive on November 8. The four candidates include current Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Tom Hucker, Councilmember Hans Riemer, and Potomac businessman David… Read More
County Leaders, Others Condemn Antisemitic Flyers Distributed in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Council condemned a bias incident in Silver Spring on Saturday in which flyers were distributed containing antisemitic language and disinformation about COVID-19 in the Forest Estates neighborhood. U.S.… Read More
Shepherd’s Table Celebra su Aniversario con la Cena Número 2 Millones
Los miembros de la junta de Shepherd’s Table fueron esta vez los anfitriones y se encargaron de servir la cena en el marco de la celebración por el aniversario número… Read More
Shepherd’s Table Serves Up 2 Millionth Meal
The smell of bar-b-que ribs, corn on the cob and corn muffins, and cinnamon butter filled the dining room as Shepherd’s Table board members served dinner Thursday, the 38th anniversary of… Read More