Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed the recent arrests tied to a February street takeover that caused damage to police vehicles and raised safety concerns across the region.
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Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection has added a new food scraps recycling drop-off location at the Pike Central Farm Market in North Bethesda.
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation has launched a new webpage to provide updates on the Countywide Strategic Plan, allowing businesses, residents, and officials to track progress, review milestones, and submit feedback. (more…)
The Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships and the Asian American Health Initiative will host the fifth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Sunday, May 3, from 11 am to 4 pm at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection will host the 11th Annual Montgomery County GreenFest on Saturday, April 25, from 11am to 4pm at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
Montgomery County is accepting nominations for the 2026 African American Living Legends Award, which honors African American residents age 75 and older who have made significant contributions to the community through leadership and service.
Montgomery County Council committees are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 22, to review multiple components of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, including funding for arts and humanities, Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools, economic development programs, urban districts, and early childhood services.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Natali Fani-González announced $1.2 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding for more than 90 organizations across the county.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the ICE Out Act, legislation introduced by Evan Glass, which prohibits privately owned immigration detention facilities from operating in the county.
On Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich responded to a budget proposal from Council President Natali Fani-González, expressing concern about potential changes to taxes and county programs. Elrich said the proposal could lead to higher property taxes for many homeowners, particularly those with homes valued under $1,090,000, due to the elimination of the Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC). He also raised concerns about the proposed removal of the Working Families Income Supplement, suggesting it could negatively impact low-income residents despite a proposed income tax reduction for some households. (more…)
The Montgomery County Board of Elections is seeking registered voters to serve as election judges during Early Voting from June 11 through June 18, 2026, and on Primary Election Day, June 23, 2026.