Health

According to the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, “Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Friday, 08/02 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Expect heat index to be above 95º F. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses.” (more…)


Maryland

On Wednesday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced appointments to the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention, which is composed of 25 stakeholders from a cross-section of law enforcement, state and local institutions, and organizations representing communities targeted by hate crimes. (more…)


MoCo Government

On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council passed Bill 8-24, Human Rights and Civil Liberties – Fair Criminal History and Credit Screenings – Amendments. Bill 8-24, which strengthens the county’s compliance with “ban the box” requirements that removes the checkbox on job applications that asks if applicants have a criminal record. (more…)


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