The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday, Aug. 3, that it has filed a lawsuit against Montgomery County, alleging the County’s recently enacted firearms law violates the Second Amendment. (more…)
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Guest Post by Terrence M. After an arduous year of waiting, beloved DIY art space and music venue The Garage faces another major setback in its battle with county zoning […]
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued the following statement Tuesday honoring the life and legacy of former Maryland State Senator Karen S. Montgomery following news of her death: (more…)
A new survey by the Montgomery County Sierra Club found that fewer than 2% of shopping trips now use plastic carryout bags, highlighting a sharp decline since the County’s Bring Your Own Bag law took effect in January 2026. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council recently approved legislation authorizing up to $420 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) bonds for the 280-acre Viva White Oak development, marking another major milestone for one of the county’s largest planned mixed-use projects (updated renderings below, per MCB Real Estate).
Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink has introduced legislation that would prohibit housing discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status while creating new protections for tenants affected by immigration proceedings. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council has scheduled public hearings in September on several proposed measures, including legislation that would establish new requirements for County-funded community media organizations, prohibit housing discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, revise rules for early residential lease termination, and streamline approval requirements for benefit performances.
Montgomery County has awarded more than $215,000 in grants to five local organizations to expand community gardens, increase access to fresh produce and strengthen food security efforts across the county. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to approve an 18-month moratorium on new data center development while also adopting a zoning measure that establishes new definitions and restrictions for large data centers.
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a new zoning initiative designed to attract major employers, speed up development approvals and encourage new job creation across the county. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Tuesday signed Expedited Bill 23-26E, updating the County’s firearms law to comply with a Maryland Supreme Court ruling while preserving the strongest local gun restrictions allowed under State law.