Montgomery Community Media

Ben Jealous, who seeks to be Maryland’s first African-American governor, tapped Susan Turnbull of Bethesda to be his running mate in the 2018 Democratic primary. Turnbull has played roles in behind-the-scenes politics at both the state and national levels. Her 40-year career has included stints with nonprofits, businesses and on Capitol Hill. “I’m honored to […]

Attorneys for the Maryland State Board of Elections have asked an Anne Arundel County judge to dismiss a claim, brought by a Montgomery County resident, that she is eligible to run for governor. Krishanti Vignarajah of Gaithersburg had filed suit asking the court to declare her eligible for the election because of comments made by […]

Watch the Paid Leave Compromise Act announcement live => https://t.co/jo48JVOuPI pic.twitter.com/HVl6Q8zw6W — Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) November 28, 2017 Gov. Larry Hogan picked up where he left off on an issue from the 2017 General Assembly session: paid sick leave. The governor Tuesday said he would be introducing legislation at the start of the 2018 […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 28, in Montgomery County: 1. Seeing Purple: County Exectuive Ike Leggett and other elected officials meet at 9:30 a.m. at College Park to create pathways to opportunity for those who work, live and invest in the Purple Line corridor. 2. Council Meeting: The Montgomery County Council has […]

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner met with members of the media on Monday and discussed: climate resolutions, a new park in Bethesda, a Purple Line event Tuesday, Metro funding and gang violence.

In the wake of an arrest for the Wheaton Regional Park slaying, Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner faced questions about what the council should do to prevent further gang-related violence. Here’s the video: Previous Posts: Alleged MS-13 Member Held Without Bail for Murder Gang Activity Blamed for Two Recent Deaths Manger, McCarthy Describe How […]

Metro’s headaches for commuters continued Monday as long lines greeted anyone needing to go from Silver Spring to Fort Totten. Buses replaced the railcars because of track work. At his regular meeting with reporters, Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner defended spending on Metro. “The need is unquestioned,” Berliner said. Here’s the video:

Here’s five things to know today, Nov. 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Online Sales: Today is Cyber Monday. People will be scouring the internet looking for deals. 2. Meet the Media: Council President Roger Berliner will be meeting with the media today at 11:30 a.m. 3. Health and Human Services: The Montgomery County Council’s HHS […]

The defendant facing first-degree murder charges for killing a man then burying him in Wheaton Regional Park will remain jailed without bail after a decision by a Montgomery County District Court judge Wednesday. Miguel Angel Lopez-Abrego, a 19-year-old who is believed to be an MS-13 member, was arrested Nov. 11 near Banner Elk, North Carolina, […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation is moving forward with a forum Dec. 13 to provide an overview of the $7.6 billion public-private partnership to relieve congestion on I-270 and I-495. The forum will take place at the BWI Marriott and is open to industry professionals. Industry responses to the state’s request for information on the […]