Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. In Silver Spring, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and County Council President Roger Berliner will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the next steps for immigration in Montgomery County. 2. In Gaithersburg, city leaders are swearing-in Yvette Monroe as the newest Council […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken and panelists discuss Governor Hogan’s address on the state of Maryland, possible legislation to make Maryland a sanctuary state, marijuana legalization in Maryland, and potential increases in electric bills. This week’s panel of political observers includes Henry Hailstock, Phil Bell, Nicolee Ambrose, and John Hurson. You […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken and panelists discuss Maryland’s budget deficit, County Executive Leggett’s veto of the Council’s minimum wage bill, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker’s potential race for Governor in 2018, and reactions to President Trump’s first week in office. This week’s panel of political observers includes Rich Parsons, […]

Montgomery County residents are invited to a Feb. 1st public hearing to weigh in on the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission’s (WSSC) proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Operating and Capital Budget of $1.4 billion. The proposed budget is $10.8 million more than the utility’s FY17 Approved Budget, and includes a combined 3.5 percent average increase in water […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 30, in Montgomery County: 1. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. for parts of Montgomery County. 2. In Rockville, Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner is scheduled to meet with reporters at his weekly briefing at the Council Office Building. Some of the topics he […]

Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes, a Democrat, released the following statement after President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning refugees from entry into the United States: “President Trump’s executive order imposing entry restrictions on refugees and citizens from certain countries is unlawful and is already being challenged in the courts. The President is pitting himself […]

With Valentine’s Day a few weeks away, it might seem coldhearted to be writing about divorce, but there are reportedly more divorce filings in January than in any other month. While repairing the cracks in cupid’s love bubble may not always be possible, couples can take some steps to reduce arguments, at least around money. […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken and panelists discuss the minimum wage legislation passed by the County Council, the Maryland General Assembly, and more. This week’s panel of political observers includes Henry Hailstock, Phil Bell, William Askinazi, and Susan Heltemes. You can watch the show in its entirety, below: “21 This Week” airs on Channel 21 […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council voted 5-4 to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020. 2. Got questions about life in Montgomery County?Executive Ike Leggett is holding a virtual town hall meeting from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. today. 3. […]

Montgomery County residents are reminded that open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act ends on Jan. 31. You can find information about upcoming enrollment events, here. You can find more information about the Maryland Health Connection, here. Deadline coming soon! Jan. 31 is the LAST day to buy a 2017 plan. We're the only place […]