On Monday, Montgomery County health officials released an updated report on maternal and infant health, highlighting the county’s progress compared to state and national averages, disparities in outcomes among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic populations, and DHHS’s role in addressing gaps through targeted programs and services. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold committee meetings on Monday, October 27. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County:
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) and UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO have launched their third annual “Labor of Love” campaign, aiming to raise $70,000 through customer donations in November to support the March of Dimes in improving maternal and infant health across the U.S.
Montgomery County has announced it has upgraded its AI-powered MC311 chatbot, “Monty 2.0,” to provide faster, more accurate responses on over 3,000 topics, support conversations in over 100 languages, and gather user feedback to continually improve its service. (more…)
On Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the launch of a $10 million Job Creation Fund, providing financial incentives to businesses in key industries that create high-paying jobs, with additional support for companies in disadvantaged areas, as part of a broader effort to boost economic growth and support innovation in the County. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting applications for RainScapes Reward Rebates, offering up to $7,500 for residents and $20,000 for businesses to implement stormwater management practices that reduce runoff and protect local water quality. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold committee meetings on Monday, October 21. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
On Tuesday, Councilmembers Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced Expedited Bill 23-24 to extend Montgomery County’s minority-owned business purchasing program until December 1, 2029. The bill aims to continue supporting minority, female, and disabled-owned businesses by addressing disparities in County contracting and procurement, following a recent study that highlighted significant disparities in various sectors. (more…)
In-person early voting for the 2024 Presidential general election will take place from October 24 to October 31, with 14 centers across Montgomery County open daily from 7am-8pm, while the general election day is set for November 5. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council approved a pilot program to deploy automated noise monitoring systems, or “noise cameras,” to help enforce state laws against excessive vehicular noise. Introduced by Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember Natali Fani-González, the program aims to reduce noise pollution by issuing warnings and fines for vehicles that exceed noise limits, with the pilot ending on June 30, 2026. (more…)
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart introduced the “Bring Your Own Bag” bill that would ban businesses from distributing single-use plastic bags and increase the fee on paper bags. (more…)