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Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz will host his next Business Briefing Friday, June 19, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Katz will be accompanied by Brendan and Bailey O’Leary, owners of Rockville’s True Respite Brewing Company as well as Shannon Gorman, owner of Olney’s Gorman’s Garments and Gear. Throughout the meeting, the group will […]

It’s Wednesday, June 3. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Free COVID-19 Testing: Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro is offering free COVID-19 testing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment necessary! As part of our state’s long-term testing strategy, and after the record volume of #COVID19 testing completed Friday […]

Local residents and elected officials will have the opportunity to discuss important community issues with Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz and the mayor of Rockville, Bridget Newton, Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. through a virtual meeting. Tomorrow morning I will be joined by the mayor of Rockville @Bridget4Mayor for a virtual Coffee & Conversation meeting […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will hold a press conference Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with other officials to announce reopening and recovery plans for the county. A statement from the county says he will be joined by County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, Director of the county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Dr. […]

It is Friday, May 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County Council Approves Budget:  The Council unanimously approved the $5.8 billion operating budget Thursday. 2. Montgomery College Commencement Ceremony:  Nearly three thousand Montgomery College students graduate today at 10 a.m. Watch the virtual ceremony streamed live on Facebook or […]

It is Friday, May 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Business Briefing: Council President Sidney Katz hosts the third in a series of business and economic development briefings at 12:30 p.m.  Email Councilmember.Katz@montgomerycountymd.gov to register for the zoom meeting and submit questions. 2. CARES Act Programs to Help Small […]

Montgomery County has awarded $1.2 million food access grants to 38 community organizations that provide vulnerable residents with access to food assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. The organizations receiving grants include community, religious, and advocacy groups in the area, as well as ethnic grocery stores. The funding for ethnic grocery stores is intended to increase […]

It is Friday, May 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Police Investigate: A White Oak man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon by a police officer responding to a call reporting a man wielding a large knife. Police anticipate releasing the identity of the deceased today. 2. […]

On Thursday, Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed several bills passed in the General Assembly, explaining, “it would be irresponsible to allow legislation that requires increasing spending to become law.” One of the bills Hogan vetoed included the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which was recommended by the Kirwan Commission. The Blueprint was multibillion effort to overhaul the state’s […]

It is Friday, May 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Business Briefing: Council President Sidney Katz hosts a discussion about the County’s response to COVID-19 and the impact on businesses at 12:30 p.m. Email Councilmember.Katz@montgomerycountymd.gov to register and submit questions. 2. Funding for Small Businesses:  The Montgomery County Economic […]