District 16 Delegate Sarah Wolek has filed for a second term in the Maryland House of Delegates, highlighting her focus on strengthening the state’s social fabric, economy, and support for vulnerable communities.
MoCo Government
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a $10 million package of early childhood education initiatives that includes a $6.125 million Head Start and Early Head Start grant, a $4 million facility loan fund for child care providers, and a shared resources collaborative for small providers. (more…)
Montgomery County officials will hold a news conference on Tuesday, September 30, at 11 a.m. at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton to announce new automated speed enforcement laws taking effect October 1.
The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee will meet on September 25 to review the revised MCPS Student Code of Conduct and receive an update on the Restorative Justice Program, while the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will review draft Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program. (more…)
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Montgomery County has signed a contract with Vitronic to add 140 new speed cameras and 76 red-light cameras, with installation beginning in October at locations identified through traffic safety data.
The Gaithersburg – Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department has announced its Fall Open House will be held on Sunday, October 5, from 12:00pm through 4:00pm.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and community partners are hosting 12 “Community Conversations” through November, including a session this Sunday, September 28, at the Beacon 50+ Expo in Silver Spring, to gather resident input for the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on September 30, October 7, and October 21, 2025, to receive testimony on transportation improvements, WSSCWater budget limits, bond authorization, and a historic preservation plan amendment for Timberlawn. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services will open a new Oak Barrel & Vine store at Westfield Wheaton on Sept. 25, featuring seven rare whiskeys and bourbons available exclusively at the grand opening on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Monday, September 22, beginning with a closed session on security and public safety matters, followed by committee briefings on street classification and planning updates, the Planning Department’s reorganization, the residential development pipeline, and Purple Line construction with related bicycle and pedestrian improvements. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a new $2,000 Arte y Alma grant program for Wheaton elementary schools, sponsored by the Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District and Wheaton Urban District, to fund Hispanic cultural programming for students and families during the 2025-26 school year. (more…)