Montgomery County government offices and many public services will be closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), with modified schedules in the surrounding days for transit, libraries, trash and recycling, parking, and recreational facilities. Full details below courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)


On Tuesday, County Executive Marc Elrich congratulated Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk on her election as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, calling the moment historic and praising her leadership and record on health care, equity, and working families. (more…)


Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman has entered the race for Montgomery County Council, seeking the District 3 seat that will be open in the 2026 election due to term limits. Montgomery Perspective first reported Ashman’s candidacy in November, shortly after he was re-elected to a third term as mayor of Gaithersburg. Ashman today announced his official campaign launch event scheduled to take place on January 10th.

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The County Council announced upcoming public hearings in January, including a Jan. 13 session on a proposed $2.4 million supplemental appropriation for the Public Safety Joint Operations Center and an expedited bill that would strengthen immigrant protections within County government.

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Following the Board of Education’s decision to delay action for more community engagement, Councilmember Evan Glass issued a statement expressing ongoing concerns about the proposed closure of Silver Spring International Middle School and relocation of Sligo Creek Elementary School.

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On Thursday, Councilmember Will Jawando said the proposed closure of Silver Spring International Middle School and relocation of Sligo Creek Elementary were announced on too short a timeline for meaningful community input and require far more careful review.

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