Montgomery County Council is accepting applications until March 31, 2025, for a representative on the Board of Investment Trustees and the Board of Trustees for the Consolidated Retiree Health Benefits Trust, overseeing billions in assets for county employees and retirees.
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart will host a virtual community meeting on March 6 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss mental health resources, featuring U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin and local health experts. The event, part of the United in Service and Support series, aims to provide information on available support services and will be streamed online with Spanish interpretation.
Montgomery County Council committees will review the FY26 Capital Budget and amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for the Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Police Department, and Housing Opportunities Commission on March 3. The meetings will also include briefings on holiday traffic safety, rent stabilization, troubled properties, and code enforcement. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
Montgomery County government is reminding businesses and residents that the county’s minimum wage will increase by 50 cents on July 1, adjusting for inflation as required by county law. The new rates will be $17.65 per hour for large employers, $16 per hour for mid-size employers, and $15.50 per hour for small employers. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has shared the following brief summary of events regarding a fatal collision in the intersection of Norbeck and Layhill Roads on Friday afternoon.
Montgomery County government has announced that the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) will share consumer protection information during National Consumer Protection Week (March 2–8) and throughout the year. (more…)
Last year, the Parkland Middle School Boys Basketball Team finished their season with the best record in school history; this year, it was the girls’ turn to shine.
Montgomery County residents and businesses in hard-to-reach areas can now apply for the Maryland Home Stretch – Difficult to Serve Properties Program, which helps cover high-speed internet installation costs. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich praised the County Council’s unanimous approval of new Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) regulations, which set energy efficiency requirements for commercial and multifamily buildings over 25,000 square feet. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Thursday, February 27 to review funding for the Noyes Library renovation, the Burtonsville Elementary School replacement, and the FY26 Capital Budget for Montgomery County Public Schools. Updates will also be provided on the Office of Grants Management and an Office of the Inspector General report on the Office of Human Rights. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)
Residents in the area have seen Pepco bills increase, and the company is extending support measures through March to help customers manage higher energy costs. These measures include waiving late payment fees, offering longer repayment periods, suspending disconnections, and providing energy efficiency and financial assistance programs. (more…)