Montgomery Community Media

On Tuesday the Montgomery County Council approved members for the Policing Advisory Commission. The commission was established in December 2019 and is meant to provide oversight of the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and improve community relations with police. The group will also update councilmembers about policing matters and give recommendations about policies and best […]

White Oak Bowling Lanes in Silver Spring is enlisting the public to help them overturn an executive order causing the business to close down despite continued reopening efforts throughout the county. On Tuesday, the bowling alley surprised customers when it posted to Facebook saying that it would be closing its doors again after over a […]

The Montgomery County Council will vote next week on a request for an additional $20 million to provide relief for renters. The money would expand the County’s eviction and homelessness prevention programs, including the COVID-19 Rent Relief program. These programs provide financial assistance to prevent eviction and end homelessness, which is especially necessary during this […]

Los miembros del Consejo del Condado de Montgomery, Nancy Navarro y Gabe Albornoz, expresaron su molestia por un comentario hecho por el Ejecutivo del Condado Marc Elrich, antes de que comenzara una conferencia de prensa el miércoles. En una historia reportada por primera vez por The Seventh State, Elrich bromeó diciendo que el Concejo del […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers Nancy Navarro and Gabe Albornoz expressed disdain for a remark made by County Executive Marc Elrich before a media briefing began on Wednesday In a story first reported by The Seventh State, Elrich joked that the county council is “fact proof” in regard to COVID-19 statistics around the county’s Hispanic population. On […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Earl Stoddard will provide a COVID-19 update during a virtual media briefing on Wednesday. The weekly briefing includes an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and provides reporters with an opportunity to reach these county officials. The […]

Montgomery County entered Phase 2 of reopening on June 19, allowing many residents to finally get back to work. However, some businesses are still waiting to open, as the county strays from state guidelines by forcing tattoo parlors, tanning salons, massage parlors and other esthetic service providers to remain closed. Tarun Kumar “TK” Rajkumar, a […]

The Montgomery County Council announced in a July 13 press release that the County has surpassed State COVID-19 testing targets.  Currently, an excess of 112,000 Montgomery County residents have been tested for the virus. In addition, the County has reached the State’s testing target of testing 10 percent of the population. The average test positivity […]

County Executive Marc Elrich and Chief Administrative Officer Andrew Kleine recognized the county’s Special Populations Team for exceptional service during the COVID-19 pandemic on July 10.  ICYMI: @Marc_Elrich and @mcmdcao recognized the Special Populations Team as High Risers this week. This group of remarkable leaders provided vital services & resources to our most vulnerable community […]

El Ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, propuso $66 millones en recortes presupuestarios para el próximo año fiscal, incluida una reducción de $8.5 millones a los fondos del departamento de policía, que eliminarían más de veinte puestos en todo el condado. El mes pasado, se pidió a los departamentos del condado que redujeran sus […]