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Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on July 13th and the Fiscal Year 2016 Savings Plan dominated the conversation. Leventhal said he was concerned about some of the county executive’s proposed cuts, including $500,000 that the Council added to the budget’s reconciliation list to assist homeless veterans. He also suggested that county […]

The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing during a special session on Monday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a proposed amendment to the city’s Ethics Ordinance. The proposed ordinance includes comprehensive changes to bring the City’s ethics provisions into compliance with state statutory requirements, ensuring that those requirements are […]

A joint meeting of the County Council’s Education and Government Operations and Fiscal Policy committees is set for 9:30 a.m. on July 13th and on the agenda is a proposed special appropriation of $27 million to relocate the Shady Grove Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) bus depot and maintenance facility. “I am recommending a supplemental […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal is scheduled to hold his weekly briefing with reporters at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 13th, to discuss key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the coming weeks. Among the topics, he is expected to discuss the recommended Fiscal Year 2016 budget […]

There is a new Not Your Average Joe’s in town and it is in Bethesda. The restaurant is scheduled to open on July 13 in the Georgetown Square Shopping Center. “The residents of Bethesda are ready for a new dining experience. With our chef-driven menu, affordable prices, warm atmosphere and bend-over-backwards service we are confident the […]

UPDATED, 7 a.m., July 14. Just 42 customers are without power this morning, after nasty storms rumbled through the area last night, according to Pepco. Most of those Montgomery County customers were in Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village, according to Pepco’s outage map. ORIGINAL POST The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Montgomery […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar. Friday, July 11 Celebrate 7-Eleven Day with a free small Slurpee at participating stores Friday until 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening at Glen Echo Park exploring studios and galleries at the Art Walk in the Park from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet the artists […]

The city of Gaithersburg’s Fourth of July fireworks show has been rescheduled for Friday, July 13 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Join friends and family for “Finally, Fireworks!” a midsummer celebration featuring live music, food, and spectacular fireworks. Gates open at 5 p.m. In this video clip, you can listen to City Council member Ryan […]