The Montgomery County Council unanimously confirmed Luisa F. Cardona as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, where she will support the Chief Administrative Officer in overseeing daily government operations. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 22-25, which requires labor peace agreements on future hotel development projects where the County has an economic stake. The legislation is intended to protect the County’s financial interests by ensuring stable labor relations and aligns Montgomery County with practices in neighboring jurisdictions. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council has approved legislation expanding property tax credits for child care businesses, raising the maximum credit from $3,000 to $10,000 and extending eligibility to large family child care homes.
The Montgomery County Council will hold its fifth annual African Heritage Month commemoration on Tuesday, Sept. 16, featuring a proclamation, community leader recognition, and a theme of “From the Continent to the County: Living the Legacy.” (more…)
Montgomery County middle and high school students are invited to the second annual Back to School Block Party on Friday, September 26, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, featuring activities, performances, free food, and the chance to earn student service learning hours. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember- At-Large Gabe Alborno has announced he will not seek a third term, expressing gratitude for the trust placed in him while highlighting his longstanding commitment to public service, social policy, and the county’s diverse community. (more…)
Montgomery County was awarded more than $2.1 million in Maryland Energy Administration grants during the first half of 2025 to fund clean energy, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle charging projects, with annual savings projected at $214,000 and reductions of nearly 1 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and over 500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will lead events for National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, highlighting the county’s Latino population, which grew 31.4% since 2010 and now represents 20.5% of residents. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Parks Committee will review ZTA 25-07 on September 15, which proposes prohibiting licensed cannabis dispensaries within 100 feet of residentially zoned property and making technical updates to retail use regulations. The committee will also discuss ZTA 25-09 on allowing alkaline hydrolysis, or water cremation, as part of funeral and interment services. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open its “upgraded retail concept,” Oak Barrel & Vine, at Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd.) on Thursday, September 25. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of James J. Dietrich to the Montgomery County Circuit Court and Kristina L. Watkowski to the Worcester County Circuit Court.