Per the news release: “The Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee will meet on Monday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m. to review Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-04, Overlay Zones – Bethesda (B) Overlay Zone, and receive a briefing on homeownership assistance programs. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
Montgomery County passed legislation in 2024 to address environmental, noise, and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums. Sales of gas-powered equipment have been banned since July 1, 2024, and the ban on their use begins in just a few weeks, effective July 1, 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Kate Stewart, other Councilmembers, and State and local officials joined together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the 6th District Police Station on June 2. The new Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) station replaces an outdated facility with a new, sustainably designed, energy-efficient building. It is located at 222 Paramount Park Drive in Gaithersburg and serves the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village communities. (more…)
The Glen Echo Fire Department has announced its Open House will be this Saturday, June 7, from 11:30am through 1:30pm. This year’s Open House will once again be held at Glen Echo’s Fire Station 711 on Massachusetts Avenue.
Montgomery County held its seventh annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Rockville to kick off Pride Month, joined by local officials, Congressman Jamie Raskin, and LGBTQ+ community leaders. The event featured keynote speakers from Montgomery County Public Schools and the MoCo Pride Center, and also marked the launch of this year’s “Ride With Pride” bus, which will run throughout June to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. (more…)
Montgomery County has announced two free fireworks celebrations: Germantown Glory on Friday, July 4 at South Germantown Recreational Park and Mid-County Sparkles on Saturday, July 5 at Albert Einstein High School, both starting at 7 p.m. with live music and fireworks set for 9:15 p.m. In addition to the Montgomery County government events, fireworks will also take place at Gaithersburg’s SummerFest on Saturday, June 28 at Bohrer Park and at Rockville’s Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4 at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park. (more…)
Montgomery County’s minimum wage will increase by 50 cents on July 1, 2025, adjusting for inflation as required by county law. The new rates will be $17.65 per hour for large employers, $16 per hour for mid-size employers, and $15.50 per hour for small employers. (more…)
In this week’s message to the community, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his disappointment in the updated federal COVID-19 guidelines released by the CDC no longer recommending the vaccine for for healthy children or pregnant women. His full response can be seen below:
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart said the Council is monitoring the Trump Administration’s designation of the County as a “sanctuary jurisdiction” and is coordinating with local and state partners while reaffirming its commitment to supporting the rights of all residents. On Thursday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich also issued a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s designation of the county as a “sanctuary jurisdiction.” (more…)
On Thursday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s designation of the County as a “sanctuary jurisdiction,” reaffirming that the county is not in violation of federal law and will not alter its policies based on political pressure. Elrich emphasized that the County will continue cooperating with federal immigration authorities in cases involving violent crimes and threats to public safety, while rejecting efforts to criminalize immigrants or divide the community. Full statement below:
Guest Post by Terrence M. Local music venue The Garage has received an order from Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) to cease and desist all operations, leaving one […]