Montgomery County officials, including the County Council, County Executive, and federal representatives, will hold a virtual community meeting on February 25 to support federal workers and residents facing uncertainty. The meeting will provide information on available resources, legal assistance, and support services, with follow-up online resource sessions planned for March. (more…)
Montgomery County government has announced the speaker lineup for the 13th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, taking place on April 8 and 9 at the Silver Spring Civic Building, featuring opening remarks from County Executive Marc Elrich and a keynote address by architect and sustainability expert Carl Elefante. The summit, themed Beyond Benchmarking: Navigating Energy Performance, will bring together over 300 industry professionals to explore strategies for building decarbonization and energy efficiency. (more…)
Montgomery County government has announced that the Advisory Commission on Policing will hold a virtual public forum on March 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Montgomery County Police Department’s consent search policy, with opportunities for resident feedback and invited speakers including Council Vice President Will Jawando, Public Safety Committee Chair Councilmember Sidney Katz, MCPD Chief Marc Yamada, and State’s Attorney John McCarthy. (more…)
A townhouse is back on the market after the “BUYER GOT DOGED (LOST HIS GOVERNMENT JOB)”, according to an updated listing for 15512 Thistlebridge Ct. in Rockville, MD.
Montgomery County has released additional information regarding an investigation by the Department of Environmental Protection, in collaboration with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, which led to the convictions of two individuals for illegally dumping pollutants into a pond in Ashton, resulting in fines and probation. The case, prompted by a citizen report, highlights the county’s commitment to enforcing environmental laws, with the plumbing company involved also paying over $69,000 in cleanup costs.
Montgomery County government has announced public hearings on February 25, March 4, and March 18, 2025, for proposed legislation on infrastructure funding, tenant protections, tax credits, surveillance technology, and affordable housing. (more…)
Below is the weekly message from Montgomery County Executive (2/15/2025), followed by a video of the message: (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the Bethesda Downtown Minor Master Plan Amendment on February 26, 2025, to discuss updates to the 2017 plan, focusing on […]
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…)