Montgomery County has released the findings of a comprehensive community needs assessment examining how the County can better serve its growing population of older adults. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Commission for Women, in partnership with the Montgomery County Bar Association’s Family Law Section, will begin a free monthly virtual seminar series on separation and divorce on Wednesday, October 7. (more…)
A Montgomery County Council committee unanimously recommended passage Monday of legislation that would prohibit the use of certain algorithms to set rents or rental terms in the county. (more…)
The Montgomery County Sports Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for its third annual Unsung Sports Hero Award, recognizing individuals and organizations that have helped expand access to sports in the county. (more…)
A Montgomery County Council committee is scheduled to review legislation Monday that would prohibit participation in unlawful street racing and street takeovers on public highways and roadways. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando said Thursday that the county will defend its Unmask ICE Act following a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit challenging the law. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants for upcoming vacancies on the Advisory Commission on Policing (ACP), with applications due by 5pm Monday, November 2. (more…)
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday against the State of Maryland, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and state officials challenging laws that restrict federal law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings and require officers to display identification. (more…)
The City of Rockville is reminding residents that Montgomery County’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums is now in effect and applies to properties in the city. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council’s joint Government Operations and Fiscal Policy and Public Safety Committee will meet Thursday, October 1 at 9:30 a.m. to review two bills related to County hiring practices, including legislation that would require additional background review of certain former Department of Homeland Security law enforcement officers involved in immigration enforcement and a separate bill that would restrict County employment for certain former federal employees who enforced federal immigration laws.
Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles will host a community town hall on Tuesday, October 20, to discuss the future of the county’s solid waste management system. (more…)