MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 14, beginning with proclamations recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month and Korean American Day, followed by public hearings and votes on zoning amendments, supplemental appropriations for programs like the 988 Crisis Hotline, and the Germantown Employment Area Sector Plan update.

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Crime

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is urging residents to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis during the holiday season. To address impaired driving, MCPD has launched a “Holiday Task Force,” running sobriety checkpoints and patrols from November 20 through January 11. (more…)


MCFRS

Per Montgomery County: Council President Kate Stewart issued the following statement on behalf of the Council about the passing of Montgomery County Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins who lost his life on January 11 while responding to a house fire in Laurel, Maryland. (more…)


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