Survey: MoCo Govt. Seeks Community Input on Public Safety
As part of Montgomery County’s “Reimagining Public Safety” (RPS) task force, the public is encouraged to participate in an online community input survey — the survey link can be found here.
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Montgomery History & Germantown Historical Society Host Emancipation Event November 3rd
Montgomery History and the Germantown Historical Society will be hosting a virtual event this Tuesday, November 3rd at 2PM.
Montgomery County Declares November 1 as Emancipation Day
On November 1, 1864, six months before the end of the Civil War, Maryland became the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line to abolish slavery through voting. One year later, the 13th amendment was ratified.
County and Others Provide Free Transportation Options for Voters
In a press release to the community, the county showcased ways the county Department of Transportation and others are making free transportation options available to during early voting and on Election Day.
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Unofficial MoCo Voter Day 3 Turnout (provided by the Montgomery County Board of Elections)
Bohrer Park (Gaithersburg) 3,190
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Where in MoCo Can 16-Year-Olds Vote?
It’s common knowledge in the US that the voting age is 18, but one place in Montgomery County allows teens as young as 16 to vote in city elections.
Unofficial MoCo Voter Day 2 Turnout (provided by the Montgomery County Board of Elections)
Bohrer Park (Gaithersburg) 3,241
Unofficial MoCo Voter Day 1 Turnout (provided by the Montgomery County Board of Elections)
Germantown Recreation Center (Germantown): 3,434
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Early Voting in MoCo
Early voting started this morning in Maryland and voters eagerly lined up across the county to cast their ballots.
Where Do the Raked Leaves go in Montgomery County? A Leaf’s Tale.
Every autumn, Montgomery County becomes a sea of red, orange, and brown as trees prepare for the chilly weather ahead. And every good neighbor brings out their rakes and leaves their leaf piles neaty on the edge of their yard. Thanks to MCDOT’s Leaf Vacuum Program, all raked leaves are collected and out of sight. But where do the leaves go?
Montgomery County Announces Indicators to Guide the Potential Rollback of Reopening Provisions as COVID-19 Cases Counts Increase
Per Montgomery County: