Montgomery Community Media

During today’s County Council session, Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 16-03 was introduced by lead sponsor Hans Riemer. This zoning text amendment would allow homeowners to legally rent out their properties on a short-term basis. Currently, County homeowners are restricted from renting out properties on popular services such as Airbnb or Roomorama. Find out more in […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning Housing and Economic Development Committee recently held work sessions to improve the counties development review process. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

A new report from the Council’s Office of Legislative Oversight that analyzes the county’s Department of Liquor Control is now in the hands of the Montgomery County Council. Susan Kenedy has more on the report. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

In response to the arrival of transportation companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Montgomery County Council is introducing three bills to address some of the issues the taxi cab industry is facing. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Councilmembers recently passed legislation to ban the use and sale of polystyrene. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has a new title. Leggett was recently named president of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO). Michael Bruen has more from MACO’s annual meeting on the eastern shore. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has announced an initiative to remind residents citizens they are required by law to clear sidewalks in front of their properties within 24 hours of the end of a snowstorm. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County has had two patients present with Ebola-like symptoms that did not actually have the disease, according to Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Ulder Tillman. Dr. Tillman appeared before the Montgomery County Council Tuesday to provide an update on the efforts in Montgomery County to educate the public on Ebola and prepare the healthcare […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett released his FY 2015 operating budget on March 17 at a televised news conference. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. To review the budget in detail, visit the county’s website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer gives us his thoughts about County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended FY 2015 operating budget:   Related: