The Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to reaffirm James Hedrick’s appointment to a new four-year term on the Montgomery County Planning Board, following County Executive Marc Elrich’s decision to disapprove the reappointment. (more…)
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Montgomery County Councilmember Shebra Evans introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at increasing compliance with County licensing requirements for short-term residential rentals and recovering revenue lost through unlicensed rentals. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart introduced legislation Tuesday that would require high-rise apartment buildings to keep smoke escape hoods on-site for firefighters to use during fire emergencies. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) is warning residents about scammers targeting people who have reported lost pets.
Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart introduced three bills Tuesday that would expand tax credits for homeowners, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees and families with modest incomes. (more…)
Montgomery County officials marked the completion of the first phase of the McComas Avenue Greenway project in Wheaton during a ceremony Monday, September 14. (more…)
An employee of Montgomery County’s Office of the County Attorney violated county policies by using a county vehicle for personal trips, routinely taking it home without authorization, and failing to properly report a collision, according to findings released September 14 by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, September 15, at 9 a.m. to present proclamations, hold a closed personnel session and consider a wide-ranging agenda that includes reaffirming James Hedrick’s appointment to the Planning Board following a veto by County Executive Marc Elrich. (more…)
Montgomery County will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 6, to discuss the new Clarksburg Library planned for 23200 Stringtown Rd.
Montgomery County will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15 with a Wheaton festival, community recognitions, library programs and other events highlighting Hispanic and Latino heritage and contributions.
Montgomery County will host a free health and wellness fair on Saturday, September 19, offering residents access to health screenings, mental health resources, nutrition and fitness education, and other community services.