Marc Elrich Releases Statement on Guilty Verdict in Derek Chauvin Case
For Immediate Release: Tuesday 20 April
MoCo Government
County Council Approves Amended Board of Health Regulation on Graduation Ceremonies
This morning the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a Fourth Amended Board of Health Regulation to prevent the spread of COVID19 in the county. The amendment, which is listed below, focuses on guidelines for school graduations.
MoCo Launches $59 Million COVID-19 Rent Relief Program: Applications for Third Phase Available Now
Montgomery County announced Thursday that eligible renters can now apply for COVID-19 rent relief. The program is designed for low income renters that have experienced income loss due to the pandemic.
All Marylanders 16+ Are Eligible For Vaccine Starting Today
Beginning today, April 12th, all Marylanders above the age of 16 are eligible to recieve the COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update From Marc Elrich
Marc Elrich discusses the new mass vaccination site at Montgomery College Germantown,
County Council Unanimously Approves Ghost Gun Bill
The Montgomery County Council today approved a bill prohibits the use and sale of unserialized and undetectable firearms know as “ghost guns”.
County Council President Proposes Doubling Tax Rate on E-Cigarettes
Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker has introduced a resolution to double the current tax rate on electronic cigarettes (vapes).
MoCo Council to Hold Briefing Today on Police Incident With Five-Year-Old Boy
The Montgomery County Council will be holding a briefing today at 1:30pm on the police interaction with a five-year-old child that has gained national attention.
Consensus Reached to Include Words “North Bethesda” in Potential White Flint Metro Name Change
On Wednesday night, Amy Ginsburg of the Friends of White Flint hosted an online discussion with County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Andrew Friedson, and The Greater Bethesda Chamber to discuss the re-naming of White Flint metro station.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services Launches “Pause Program” For Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the Montgomery County ABS is teaming up with spirit manufacturer Brown-Forman (Jack Daniels, Finlandia, to name a few), to launch the “Pause Program”.
Ride On to Continue Free Service Until June 30th, Per Marc Elrich
It was announced today that County Executive Marc Elrich is directing the County Department of Transportation to continue free bus service until at least June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.