A Germantown Visioning Workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 19 at BlackRock Center for the Arts, where the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce will seek public input on a potential Business Improvement District, alongside updates from Montgomery County Park and Planning and Visit Montgomery. (more…)
Montgomery County government has introduced Bill 3-25 to expand eligibility for the County’s Supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit (HOTC), increasing the income limit from $60,000 to $75,000 and the net worth cap from $200,000 to $250,000. The bill also raises the assessed home value eligible for the credit from $300,000 to $375,000, providing targeted relief to lower-income homeowners and seniors on fixed incomes.
Montgomery County government has introduced Bill 6-25, led by Councilmember Kristin Mink and co-sponsored by Council Vice President Will Jawando, Council President Kate Stewart, and Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, to strengthen consumer protections for renters by removing exemptions for landlord-tenant issues under consumer protection law. (more…)
Montgomery County government has passed Bill 25-24, strengthening protections against human trafficking by allowing the County to terminate contracts and debar contractors found in violation of trafficking laws, reinforcing its commitment to ethical business practices. (more…)
Montgomery County government has announced holiday schedule changes for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 17, including closures for county and state offices, courts, libraries, and permitting services, while Ride On, Metro, and MARC services will operate on modified schedules, and public parking will be free. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill, banning single-use plastic carryout bags and increasing the fee for paper bags from five to ten cents, with proceeds supporting water quality protection projects. The bill, aimed at reducing plastic waste and improving compliance, will take effect on January 1, 2026. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will vote on Bill 24-24, Taxation – Paper Carryout Bags and Prohibition on Plastic Carryout Bags (also known as the Bring Your Own Bag Bill), on Tuesday, February 11. If passed, the bill would prohibit plastic carryout bags provided by retail establishments, with certain exceptions, impose a tax on paper carryout bags at the point of sale, and require a tax on plastic carryout bags if provided within a municipality. (more…)
Montgomery County Government issued the following news release stating that a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, with expected snow accumulations of 4-6 inches impacting travel. MCDOT has begun pretreating roads, will activate its Storm Operations Center, and urges residents to avoid driving once snow begins, while Ride On bus service may experience delays and detours.
Montgomery County government has announced public hearings on March 11, 2025, for proposed amendments related to subdivision regulations, zoning changes, expedited approvals, and affordable housing tax policies, with opportunities for residents to provide testimony in person, remotely, or in writing. (more…)
Montgomery County is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected to create slippery road conditions and possible ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch. County officials urge residents to stay informed, report power outages, and track snow removal efforts through the MCDOT Snow Information Portal and Alert Montgomery
Montgomery County government has provided an update on bird flu, advising residents to stay informed about the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which recently impacted a local backyard chicken flock, and to take necessary precautions when encountering sick or dead birds. Full news release below: (more…)