County Executive Marc Elrich said Montgomery County has increased police patrols around mosques and Islamic community institutions ahead of Eid-al-Adha on May 27 following Monday’s attack om a San Diego Mosque that left three victims dead.
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WWE Superstar LA Knight will appear at Oak, Barrel & Vine – White Oak on Sunday, June 14 from 5pm to 7pm for a meet-and-greet event presented by Wheatley American Vodka and Alcohol Beverage Services Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Council reached a preliminary agreement on the County’s $7.9 billion FY27 operating budget and $6.3 billion six-year Capital Improvements Program, with much of the debate centered around taxes and government spending.
The Montgomery County Board of Elections has announced that all 58 ballot drop box locations for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election are now open across the county and will remain available through Election Day on Tuesday, June 23 at 8 pm.
Montgomery County election officials are reminding residents that the deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation ahead of Maryland’s 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election is approaching.
County Executive Marc Elrich condemned recent remarks made by Maryland Delegates Mark Fisher and Brian Chisholm toward Delegate Chao Wu, calling the comments “garbage” and accusing the lawmakers of unfairly questioning Wu’s loyalty because of his background and accent.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Wednesday, May 13, to review and take expected straw votes on several Fiscal Year 2027 budget-related resolutions, including proposals involving County taxes, fees, and service charges.
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando issued a statement urging the County Council to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools, warning that proposed budget reductions could result in significant staffing cuts across the school system. (more…)
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement condemning remarks made by two Maryland House of Delegates members against Del. Chao Wu, who represents parts of Montgomery and Howard counties, after a video posted by Republican Delegates Mark Fisher and Brian Chisholm included derogatory comments directed at Wu.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, May 12, beginning with proclamations recognizing Public Safety Appreciation Week, National Day of Prayer, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and ALS Awareness Month. During the legislative session, councilmembers will introduce proposals related to ghost gun restrictions and a two-year data center building permit moratorium.
Montgomery County officials joined community leaders and residents in Kensington on Saturday, May 9, for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of renovations at the Noyes Library for Young Children.