Montgomery Community Media

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today issued a statewide proclamation declaring the week of Sunday, October 25, to Saturday, October 31, as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Maryland. Hogan also announced the new Lead Testing Targeting Plan for Childhood Lead, which calls for all Maryland children to be tested at ages 1 and 2, no matter […]

In case you missed it this weekend, the Government House in Annapolis was lit up in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer. Government House is the official residence of the governor and his family in Maryland. On Oct. 1, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a proclamation announcing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As […]

A new poll shows Governor Larry Hogan’s popularity is on the rise. But what do the Democrats running for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District think of the governor’s job performance? They were asked that very question at a recent forum hosted by the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR). The candidates included David Anderson, Kumar […]

The founders of Ted’s Montana Grill opened their first restaurant in Maryland on Oct. 5th in Gaithersburg. At the event, State Senator Cheryl Kagan delivered a citation from the governor and from the senate. Take a look: You can find out more about the new restaurant, here.

Here are your five things to know today, Sept. 29, in Montgomery County: 1. First things, first: It’s National Coffee Day. 2. Montgomery County Councilmembers meet today and Hispanic Heritage Month figures prominently on their agenda. 3. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot have unveiled a new website that may be good news […]

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will meet with Pope Francis at Catholic Charities today in Washington, D.C. 2. Young parishioners from Mother Seton Catholic Church will be among those at Andrews Air Force Base when Pope Francis leaves Washington, D.C. today. 3. They […]

Here are your five things to know today, Sept. 9, in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are phasing out some final exams in high school courses, and they want your input about potential changes to the grading policy and options. 2. Rockville’s Nov. 3rd election ballot is now complete. Find out […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today announced appointments to the Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs. The commission represents and engages the Hispanic community in partnership with state government to promote social, cultural, and business interests. The purpose of the commission is to identify the issues affecting Hispanics and develop the appropriate responses and programs, including conducting […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is applauding the end-of-year budget closeout report showing that Maryland finished the fiscal year with $295 million in the estimated fund balance. According to a news release from the Governor’s office, $84 million of the total comes from state agency reversions, which is $54 million more than estimated. This is the […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag to be flown at half-staff effective immediately and until further notice. The Governor has ordered the state flag to half staff in honor of former Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel, who died on Sunday August 30. You can read more about Governor Mandel’s legacy, here.