Per Montgomery County: Council President Kate Stewart issued the following statement on behalf of the Council about the passing of Montgomery County Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins who lost his life on January 11 while responding to a house fire in Laurel, Maryland. (more…)
Montgomery County has launched the Veteran Business Preference Program (VBPP), providing additional evaluation points for Veteran-Owned businesses participating in the Local Small Business Reserve Program to expand opportunities and support their contributions to the local economy. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on January 13 to discuss local and bi-county legislation, while a joint committee will review $521,000 in supplemental appropriations to support the DHHS Care for Kids Program and infrastructure positions. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County:
Montgomery County will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a weekend of service projects on Jan. 18-19, culminating in a free celebration at Strathmore on Jan. 19 featuring music, storytelling, and performances exploring civil rights history. (more…)
Montgomery County is reminding residents that during extreme cold alerts, it is illegal to leave pets outside unattended, and provides tips to keep animals safe, warm, and healthy in frigid conditions. (more…)
District 5 Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink released the following statement on the attainable housing strategies initiative:
A free virtual job fair for job seekers aged 50 and older, co-sponsored by Montgomery County Government and the Jewish Council for the Aging, will be held on Tuesday, January 21, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, featuring workshops, employer presentations, and live Q&A sessions. (more…)
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) announced that President & CEO Bill Tompkins will step down when his term ends in August 2025, as the organization begins a leadership transition to build on its economic strengths and identify new growth opportunities.
Per the news release: “The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host its 45th Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing (WLB), at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG). USG is located at 9630 Gudelsky Drive in Rockville. (more…)
Per the news release: “As Montgomery County residents navigate icy conditions following this week’s snow, the Montgomery County Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP), Transportation (MCDOT), and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) are urging residents and businesses to moderate salt usage during winter weather events. (more…)
Montgomery County has extended its Cold Emergency Alert until Friday, January 10, at 1 p.m., urging residents to prepare for dangerously low wind chills below 20°F, take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia, seek warm shelter at County facilities or shopping centers, and report concerns about homeless individuals or animals left in unsafe conditions. (more…)