Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles completed a week-long tour of the County’s Department of Health and Human Services, her first initiative as chair of the Council’s Health and Human Services Committee, to review operations and assess the impact of rising healthcare costs and coverage gaps on residents.
Montgomery County Government is reminding residents that the Bring Your Own Bag law takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, eliminating plastic carryout bags and adding a 10 cent fee on paper bags. (more…)
White’s Ferry, a historic Potomac River crossing between Montgomery County, Maryland, and Loudoun County, Virginia, has remained closed since December 28, 2020, due to an unresolved dispute over landing rights on the Virginia side of the river.
Montgomery County has been ranked by AARP as the second-best large community in the nation for older residents, recognizing the County’s decade-long commitment as a World Health Organization and AARP Age-Friendly Community.
County Executive Marc Elrich, County Councilmembers Kate Stewart and Dawn Luedtke and Department of Environmental Protection Watershed and Restoration Division Chief Amy Stevens, are reminding residents about the “Bring Your Own Bag” law which will take effect on January 1, 2026, and informing residents about the upcoming changes.
Visit Montgomery earned three major honors at the Maryland Tourism Coalition’s 44th Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit, taking home awards for Cooperative Partnership, Best Digital Campaign, and Visionary Impact.
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.
Gaithersburg City Council Member Jim McNulty has entered the race for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council.
Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert from Sunday, December 14, at 3pm through Monday, December 15 at 3pm. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)