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 […]
Montgomery County Government has earned the 2025 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America for the third consecutive year, recognizing its continued commitment to employee mental health, wellness programs, and supportive workplace culture.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Evan Glass, and other local leaders will host the County’s seventh annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Tuesday, June 3, at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Rockville, with speakers including MCPS inclusion specialist Yael Astor and MoCo Pride Center Executive Director Phillip Alexander Downie.
Montgomery County, in partnership with local governments and organizations, will host its 28th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, featuring live performances, vendors, food, and community programming under the theme “Pushing Back – The Fight for Freedom is Not Over.” The festivities begin with the African American Living Legends Awards Ceremony on June 20, honoring residents over age 75 for their significant contributions to the county, as leaders emphasize the importance of preserving and celebrating African American history and culture. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Manna Food Center will host the annual Ride On Food Drive from May 25 to May 31, allowing riders to donate non-perishable food items on Ride On buses in exchange for free fare, with all donations supporting local residents facing food insecurity.