Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement Tuesday following the recent fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine during encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, calling for independent investigations and stronger protections for immigrant communities. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 10 a.m., with proclamations recognizing Parks and Recreation Month, Mattie Stepanek Peace Day, National Council of Negro Women Day, and honoring Maryland State Delegate Pamela E. Queen.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet Monday, July 13, to review several economic development, zoning and infrastructure issues.
The Carroll County Health Department is urging anyone who had known or possible contact with bats during the Mount Airy fireworks display on Friday, July 3, to contact their local health department for a rabies risk assessment. Montgomery County Government shared the warning this week for any residents who may have been in attendance.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee, Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr., County Council President Natali Fani-González and other local leaders to celebrate the opening of Bora Biologics’ new drug substance manufacturing facility in Rockville. The Taiwan-based company acquired MacroGenics’ biologics manufacturing operations for $122.5 million and will continue producing products for MacroGenics while expanding contract manufacturing services for other biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. (more…)
Oak Barrel & Vine at Muddy Branch Square in Gaithersburg will celebrate its grand reopening this weekend with three days of tastings and special events following the completion of its extensive renovation.
The Montgomery County Board of Elections has completed vote counting for the 2026 primary elections and unanimously certified the county’s 2026 Primary Election results on Wednesday, July 8.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali Fani-González have announced the launch of a new County website that includes a reporting portal where residents can share information about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the community.
With Montgomery County government offices closed for the Independence Day holiday, six County facilities will serve as cooling centers on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, providing residents without air conditioning a place to stay cool during the heat.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced new parking rates and hours for Montgomery County-operated garages, parking lots, and street meters in Downtown Wheaton, expanding free parking opportunities for visitors.
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Board of Directors has elected Jennifer Hsin, partner at CNF Investments, LLC and a lecturer at the University of Maryland, as its new board chair. (more…)