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Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Hans Riemer fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. Riemer responds to a question about what he would do to help ease school overcrowding and close the achievement gap. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital […]

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Hans Riemer fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. Riemer responds to a question about the 2016 increase in recordation tax and support for rent control. Riemer’s rebuttal to a question on the real estate recordation tax in Montgomery County. […]

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Hans Riemer fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. Riemer responds to a question about how the County will ensure housing needs are met with the projected population growth of 150 thousand. The three organizations that hosted the forum were […]

Montgomery County Council candidate Hans Riemer answered questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. Riemer responds to a question about the County’s current budget shortfall. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, the Maryland Building Industry Association, and […]

Montgomery County Council candidate Hans Riemer fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. The organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, the Maryland Building Industry Association, and the Apartment and Office Building Association. The seven candidates were Gabe Albornoz, […]

The 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election is set for June 26, 2018, and it’s sure to be a historic election for Montgomery County. When voters go to the polls, they will will elect a governor, a state legislature, a county executive, a County Council, members of the school board and the House of Representatives, and much […]

Here are five things to know for Monday, Dec. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Flags at Half-Staff: Governor Hogan has ordered that Maryland flags be lowered to half-staff to honor Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Sander Cohen, who died in the line of duty on Dec. 8. 2. Media Brief:  Montgomery County Council President, Hans Riemer, will hold his […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers have unanimously elected Hans Riemer as the new Council President and Nancy Navarro as Council Vice President. Councilmember Sidney Katz nominated Riemer as President and Councilmember Nancy Floreen nominated Navarro at the Council’s Dec. 5th meeting. Both Riemer and Navarro will serve a one-year term. New Council leadership: Council Pres @hansriemer and […]

Here’s five things to know today, Nov. 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Road Safety: County Executive Leggett will announce the county’s two-year action plan to eliminate traffic deaths at a briefing at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. 2. Takoma Park Election: Early voting starts today at the Takoma Park Community Center from 2 to 8 p.m. […]

Participants in the Potomac Day Parade marched down River Road under a beautiful blue sky on Oct. 21. There were animals, antique cars, floats, firetrucks and plenty of politicians. Here are some photos from the parade.