Gaithersburg

The City of Gaithersburg has once again been recognized for its commitment to transparency and sound financial management, earning two prestigious honors from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).

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Sponsored

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MCPS

The Montgomery County Council Audit Committee will meet on Friday, Sept. 26, to review an Office of Inspector General report on the Montgomery County Public Schools Background Screening Office. The committee will also receive an update from MCPS on its action plan to improve background check procedures for employees, contractors, and volunteers. (more…)


MoCo

Update: We have learned of three additional Montgomery County stores closing. An updated article can be found here.

Two Starbucks locations in Montgomery County will be closing their doors permanently this weekend, according to employees and notices posted at the stores.


Maryland

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general in opposing a proposed class action settlement they argue would unfairly benefit Capital One while shortchanging customers who lost more than $2 billion in unpaid interest. The coalition contends the deal provides inadequate compensation, fails to require changes to Capital One’s practices, and should be rejected by the court. (more…)