The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on Dec. 2, 2025 and Jan. 13, 2026 to gather testimony on multiple proposed supplemental appropriations, capital budget amendments and program funding changes across several County departments and schools.
Montgomery County officials and local leaders will gather on Monday, Nov. 24, for a ceremony marking the start of a new partnership between the County and WRS Inc. Real Estate Investments to relocate and upgrade the Lakeforest Transit Center.
Montgomery County officials and nonprofit developer Mission First Housing marked a construction milestone for a new 90-unit affordable senior housing project at 1910 University Boulevard in Wheaton, a development supported by County and State financing.
Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando said he will not seek the Council President role, noting that the position requires full attention and that his ongoing campaign for County Executive demands a separate focus. (more…)
Omar Lazo, a community leader and business owner with longstanding involvement in local education and civic initiatives, has announced his candidacy for the Montgomery County Board of Education, At-Large.
Montgomery County’s FY25 procurement reports show a record $274 million awarded to certified Minority, Female, and Disabled-owned businesses, representing 21.21% of eligible spending, and $133 million awarded to Local Small Business Reserve Program vendors, or 33.7% of eligible spending, the highest share since the program began.
County Council committees will meet on Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 to review the MCPS Out-of-School-Time Strategic Plan and receive an update on actions taken following an Inspector General report on the MCPS Background Screening Office.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously confirmed Jennifer Macedonia as the new Director of the Department of Environmental Protection, following her nomination by County Executive Marc Elrich.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will kick off his campaign for an At-Large seat on the Montgomery County Council with an event next month at McGinty’s Public House in Silver Spring. (more…)
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services and UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO, with support from the County Executive, are launching their annual “Labor of Love” fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, running from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31.
The Montgomery County Council approved a $7.75 million special appropriation to support residents, nonprofits, and businesses affected by the recent federal government shutdown and federal policies.