The Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open its new Oak Barrel & Vine store in White Oak on Tuesday, May 6, offering discounted bourbons, including Willett 8-Year Wheated Bourbon and Angel’s Envy Cask Strength (more…)
MoCo Government
The Montgomery County Council voted to override County Executive Elrich’s veto and re-enact Expedited Bill 2-25, which provides tax incentives for converting office buildings with high vacancy rates into residential developments that include affordable housing. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services will offer free residential deck inspections throughout May—limited to 300 appointments—as part of “Building Safety Month,” an international campaign promoting safe building practices. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, April 29 to review and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for employee compensation and benefits, collective bargaining agreements, and other legislative matters, including an override vote on affordable housing legislation and the introduction of proposals on zoning and an income tax rate increase. (more…)
Montgomery County residents can suggest locations for speed cameras by contacting the Montgomery County Police Automated Traffic Enforcement Program Manager. Cameras may only be placed on residential roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less or in school zones, as defined by Maryland law.
Montgomery County will host the 10th annual GreenFest on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marian Fryer Plaza in Wheaton. The event will feature exhibits on environmental topics, electric vehicles, live music, family activities, and a household battery recycling drop-off, along with recognition of local individuals and organizations for their sustainability efforts. (more…)
On Tuesday, eleven Montgomery County chambers of commerce jointly urged the County Council to remove a proposed 3.4% property tax increase from the FY2026 budget, citing concerns about the financial impact on residents and businesses. (more…)
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Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will deliver the annual “State of the County” address on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Leggett Executive Office Building in Rockville
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass released a statement published by Montgomery Perspective and Moderately Moco on Tuesday night regarding the 3.5 cent property tax increase proposed by County Executive Marc Elrich:
On Monday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement expressing his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis: (more…)
On Monday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich vetoed Expedited Bill 2-25, which would have provided a 20-year, 100% property tax exemption for converting underused commercial buildings into rental housing, arguing it lacked fiscal safeguards, offered excessive benefits to developers without proven need, and could harm county revenues, racial equity, and community stability.