El Ejecutivo del Condado Marc Elrich enfatizó que los inquilinos del condado de Montgomery, junto con todos los inquilinos de Maryland, todavía tienen protección contra el desalojo, incluso si la decisión del tribunal federal da como resultado la cancelación de las protecciones bajo el Orden de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de las […]
‘That’s Called Failure’: 311 Call Abandonment Skyrockets During Pandemic
In Montgomery County, residents are abandoning hundreds of 311 calls per day on average, according to county personnel. 311 is the customer service number for the county. Residents can get information about government services and other related topics. At a Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) committee meeting, members were frustrated that the county still […]
Desalojos: ‘Una Situación Grave’ dice Concejal Gabe Albornoz
El Concejal Gabe Albornoz, quien representa a todos los residentes del condado de Montgomery, explica sobre las medidas que se han tomado desde el Concejo para evitar que las familias sean desalojadas de sus hogares por no pagar el alquiler, pero aduce que no es suficiente y que personalmente le preocupa que en un par […]
County Sees Influx of 311 Calls from Residents Needing Help
Montgomery County has been getting an influx of 311 calls from residents asking for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, said county Spokesperson Barry Hudson at a virtual meeting Wednesday. 311 is the customer service number for the county. Residents can get government information about services and other related topics. When county employees began teleworking in […]
County Report This Week (VIDEO)
Immigration concerns top this week’s edition of County Report This Week. The show also includes reports about the Dickerson incinerator, a police academy for Hispanic residents, local celebrations of Black History Month, and more. Watch the 30-minute news and information show, below:
Montgomery County Leaders to Discuss Immigration Strategy Today (VIDEO)
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and County Council President Roger Berliner are meeting with community organizations today to discuss strategy for the challenges ahead when it comes to local immigration issues. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Berliner says the hotline number to know is 3-1-1 if you have questions or concerns about immigration locally.
MC 311 Extends Hours in August to Assist Commuters (VIDEO)
Montgomery County officials are extending the operational hours of MC311, the county’s informational call center, in August. From Aug. 1 – 18, MC311 call takers will be available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. to help commuters navigate the changes in Metro’s mass transit schedules. According to Metro officials, Safe Track Surge #6 occurs from […]
UPDATED: Council Postpones Session to Discuss Snow Operations (VIDEO)
UPDATE Feb. 8 The special session scheduled for Feb. 9th has been postponed until March due to winter storm expected Feb. 8. The Montgomery County Council has scheduled a special session on snow operations on Feb. 9th to discuss snow operations following the Blizzard of 2016. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.
Pothole Problems?
Your ride to work and school may be bumpy this week and next as potholes are beginning to show up on area roads. Road crews are busy filling the inevitable potholes that typically follow a snowstorm. According to information posted on the Montgomery County website, potholes are generally inspected and repaired within three business days on […]
Senior Villages Help Residents “Age in Place” (VIDEO)
Montgomery County is home to a growing number of senior villages that present opportunities to connect with neighbors. Villages are local volunteer-led grassroots organizations that help seniors gain access to services and information they need to live independently. MyMCMedia’s Willie James Inman met with local village leaders and members and filed this report. To learn more about villages […]
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