Montgomery Community Media

A meeting of the Montgomery County Airpark Liaison Committee is set for Jan. 28 to talk about the tragic December 8th plane crash that killed six people.  But Montgomery County Revenue Authority Executive Director Keith Miller said he doesn’t believe there will be any changes to Airpark operations until the Authority gets a final accident […]

The Montgomery County Community Action Board, in partnership with the city of Gaithersburg, will host a free public forum and resource fair to explore issues impacting low-income County residents. The forum, entitled Raise Your Voice! Poverty in Montgomery County invites members of the community to participate in this program, which will include a resource fair […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers interviewed County Executive Isiah Leggett’s appointee, Steve Lohr, for the position of Montgomery County Fire Chief today (Jan. 28). Lohr is currently serving as the Interim Fire Chief. Councilmembers thanked Lohr for his service and asked him questions about his background, challenges facing the department, the affordable care act, ambulance fees, quality […]

The Montgomery County Council at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 will select a new Councilmember to serve the remainder of the term representing District 5. The position has been vacant since the resignation of Councilmember Valerie Ervin on Jan. 3. The vote to select the new Councilmember will conclude the morning session of […]

The United Way of the National Capital Area on Jan. 28 announced that it is awarding 12 grants totaling $153,545 to member organizations serving Montgomery County. The funds came through designations to the Montgomery County Community Impact Fund in United Way NCA’s annual workplace giving campaign. Each of the grants directly addresses programs that fall […]

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro met with the media on Jan. 28 to discuss a variety of topics. She began with transportation funding (specifically proposals to raise the gas tax) and released a joint statement with Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett on the topic. She also fielded questions from reporters. You can watch the […]