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UPDATED The city of Gaithersburg is mourning the loss of City Councilmember Henry Marraffa, Jr., who passed away on Oct. 18, after a battle with cancer. The city flag has been lowered to half staff in memory of Marraffa, and his seat at the Council dais has been draped with bunting and covered with flowers. […]

Kensington Mayor Peter Fosselman is not seeking a sixth term. Mayor Fosselman made the announcement at today’s Town Council meeting. He said the decision followed much contemplation and discussion with family. “It’s time to step aside,” he said. “Five terms is a long time.” First elected in 2006, Fosselman first ran for mayor as a […]

Local fourth graders are encouraged to enter the annual “If I Were Mayor,” essay contest. Rock 11 Now’s Kathy Dantzler reports. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

Here are your five things to know today, March 17, in Montgomery County: 1.Robert Kennedy headlines Small Business University’s networking event at MCM today. You can watch this event live streamed on the MyMCMedia website. 2. The Montgomery Planning Department is scheduled to meet today and on the agenda: the school test methodology and impact tax […]

The Maryland Municipal League (MML) and the Mayor’s Association is calling for an overhaul of the state funding formula that provides for the distribution of Highway User Revenues to local governments. Find out more in this video: https://youtu.be/cmcwFKs9nGM Mayors and municipal leaders are joined by a number of state legislators – including lead sponsors, Senator […]

Fourth graders in the City of Gaithersburg can now enter the Junior Mayor Contest. Students are asked to write an essay about what they would if they were mayor. According to a news release, the theme for this year’s context is “Rising to the Challenge.” Students are asked to write an essay in 275 words […]

From an urban planner to becoming the mayor of the town and a top Maryland state official, Mayor Peter Fosselman is adding yet another title to his resume: President of the Maryland Mayors Association, a division of the Maryland Municipal League. Fosselman was elected president by his fellow mayors. He will serve in the post […]

Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton has been elected to the board of directors of the Maryland Municipal League (MML). Newtown was also named chair of the organization’s legislative committee. Newton will serve as a member-at-large on the MML board of directors after having previously served as a district vice president on the board. For the past […]

The Maryland Municipal League (MML) honored Senator Cheryl Kagan Thursday evening for her effective advocacy on issues affecting Maryland’s cities and towns during the 2015 legislative session, according to a news release from the league. Kagan, in her first year as a state Senator, is one of just seven senators and delegates to be recognized […]

A Rockville fourth-grader is expected to get a Governor’s Citation for being one of ten regional winners of the Maryland Municipal League’s annual “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. Governor Larry Hogan and other State and municipal leaders are scheduled to recognize the winners in a ceremony at the State House in Annapolis Thursday afternoon. Each winning […]