Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) President and CEO Jared Smith issued a statement Wednesday following the formation of the Potomac Regional Alliance, a new initiative focused on strengthening economic growth and competitiveness across the Greater Washington region. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold a special commemoration on Tuesday, September 22, at 1 p.m. celebrating the 250th anniversaries of Montgomery County and the United States. (more…)
Montgomery County is seeking applicants to fill five vacancies on the County’s Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, with applications due September 30. (more…)
Montgomery County officials joined Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) for the grand opening of The Chimes, a new 163-unit affordable apartment community near the North Bethesda Metro station.
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings at 1:30 p.m. on September 29, October 6 and October 13 on a range of proposed legislation and other County matters. The September 29 hearings will cover FY28 WSSC Water spending control limits, proposed changes to the Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings fee schedule and the 2026-2035 Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Friday that he requested the resignation of Police Chief Marc Yamada following the release of an Office of the Inspector General investigation that substantiated misconduct allegations involving leave, attendance and statements made during the investigation. (more…)
Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada has resigned, effective Friday, September 18, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. County Executive Marc Elrich accepted Yamada’s resignation. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González have introduced legislation that would change the County’s rules for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), with the stated goal of increasing housing supply. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) closed a record $143.9 million in loans during Fiscal Year 2026 to support the creation or preservation of 1,983 affordable housing units, according to the County’s latest Affordable Housing Pipeline Report. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will meet Thursday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. to review the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup’s final report and the County’s reserve policies. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council approved legislation Tuesday updating the membership of the County’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission (IDDC), with changes intended to increase representation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (more…)