According to the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, “Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Friday, 08/02 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Expect heat index to be above 95º F. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses.” (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council passed Bill 8-24, Human Rights and Civil Liberties – Fair Criminal History and Credit Screenings – Amendments. Bill 8-24, which strengthens the county’s compliance with “ban the box” requirements that removes the checkbox on job applications that asks if applicants have a criminal record. (more…)
Today, the Montgomery County Council voted to approve Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 24-02), Agricultural and Rural Zones—Campground, a zoning measure that will allow people to stay overnight in the County’s Agricultural Reserve and other rural areas. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council enacted Bill 6-24, Property Tax Credit—Disabled Veterans, to establish a new property tax credit in Montgomery County for honorably discharged veterans who are severely disabled and earn $100,000 or less in federal adjusted gross income. (more…)
At today’s County Council meeting, Council Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember Natali Fani-González will introduce a bill to establish a pilot program aimed at reducing excessive vehicular noise in Montgomery County. Under Bill 14-24, the Vehicle Noise Abatement Monitoring Pilot Program would require the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) to implement automated noise abatement monitoring systems, or “noise camera” devices, to help enforce existing state exhaust noise laws.
Metro and Montgomery County officials launched an initiative Wednesday, to seek an experienced developer to build a major transit-oriented life sciences center at the North Bethesda Metrorail Station, that will include housing, office, retail, and public spaces.
The Montgomery County Community Action Board is accepting applications for its free, eight-month Community Advocacy Institute (CAI) training program. Open to residents with household incomes of $67,000 or less, the […]
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley and staff welcomed Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes to celebrate the unveiling of a statue in her honor at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center (SSRAC) on Tuesday
The Montgomery County Council will hold committee meetings on Monday, July 29. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
Montgomery County is now accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Advisory Commission on Policing. Established in 2019 by the County Council, the Commission was created to address the ongoing public dialogue surrounding policing practices and to enhance community involvement in public safety matters. The Commission’s mission is to advise the Council on policing issues and recommend policies, programs, legislation, or regulations related to policing. Full details are provided below:
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council approved Executive Regulation 2-24, enabling the Rent Stabilization law, Bill 15-23, to take effect, capping rent increases to prevent excessive hikes. (more…)