Montgomery County has issued a news release warning residents about a recent increase in driveway paving scams involving unlicensed contractors who use high-pressure tactics and perform substandard or incomplete work, urging homeowners to stay alert and report suspicious activity to the Office of Consumer Protection. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich sent a letter urging the private owners of White’s Ferry and the Virginia landing site to resolve their dispute and restore ferry service, offering a $3 million public subsidy as a final attempt to end the years-long impasse. (more…)
Maryland, Montgomery County, and Poolesville officials are offering a $3 million financial incentive to resolve the long-standing dispute between the owners of White’s Ferry and the Virginia landing site, aiming to reopen the ferry that has been closed since 2020. (more…)
Montgomery County government has awarded a $1.8 million grant to Victory Housing Inc. to electrify its Victory Tower property in Takoma Park, replacing fossil fuel systems with efficient electric alternatives to improve energy performance, indoor air quality, and climate resilience for low- to moderate-income residents. (more…)
Montgomery County has released a new report showing that Black women and infants face significantly worse maternal and infant health outcomes than other groups, including higher rates of severe maternal morbidity, postpartum depression, and infant mortality. Commissioned by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, the report highlights systemic disparities in healthcare access and calls for urgent, equitable reforms ahead of Black Maternal Health Week.
Montgomery County government has approved legislation and zoning changes to expedite and incentivize the conversion of highly vacant office buildings into housing, including a 20-year tax abatement for projects that provide at least 17.5 percent affordable units. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment, which updates the 2017 plan to improve implementation of public amenities such as parks, transportation, a new recreation center, and affordable housing. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council is extending the application deadline to April 21, 2025, for individuals interested in serving as a Council representative on the Boards overseeing the County’s employee retirement and retiree health benefits trust funds, which manage over $6.9 billion in assets. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings in April 2025 on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budgets, Public Services Program, and various fiscal resolutions, with opportunities for residents to testify in person, remotely, or by submitting written, audio, or video comments.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the expansion of the County’s residential curbside recycling program to include on-call collection of electronic items and batteries for residents with County-provided recycling services, with full implementation expected by the end of 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County officials announced $1.2 million in FY25 grants to help local nonprofit and faith-based organizations enhance security and deter hate crimes, with funding available for measures such as hiring security personnel, installing cameras, and participating in a new MoCo Connect public safety program. (more…)