Gaithersburg Announces Unofficial Election Results; Ashman Reelected Mayor

The City of Gaithersburg has announced the unofficial results for its municipal election for mayor and two council member seats. The races show that incumbent Jud Ashman will be reelected as the city’s mayor, a position...

Read more

Watch Live: Candidates Forum for Gubernatorial Primary to Focus on Renters’ Rights, Affordable Housing, Eviction Crisis

The Montgomery County Renters Alliance, in partnership with Montgomery Community Media hosted a candidates’ forum on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 21. The forum included the candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial...

Read more

Foro para las Primarias a Gobernador: Derechos de los Inquilinos, Viviendas y Crisis de Desalojo

La Alianza de inquilinos del condado de Montgomery, en asociación con Montgomery Community Media, organiza un foro de candidatos el martes 21 de septiembre de 6:00 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. El foro incluye a los candidatos para las...

Read more

Sept. 28 Voter Registration Drives on National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, Sept. 28 is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday first observed in 2012. The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) encourages residents to register to vote and to verify their voter...

Read more

Former NFL Player Tackles Law & Order

Robert Bass used to suit up for the Bears and the Packers. Now he wants to add a badge to his wardrobe, according to his campaign’s FaceBook page.  A Silver Spring resident, Bass, 50, joins the race for Montgomery County...

Read more

Former DNC Chair Tom Perez Enters Maryland Gubernatorial Race

Tom Perez, who recently completed his term as chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced on Wednesday that he is running for governor of Maryland. Perez, a resident of Takoma Park, announced his bid on social media,...

Read more
#mocovotesmcm

February 11, 2018 | Staff Writer

Photo of Brandy Brooks

Brandy Brooks (D) Notes Priorities if Elected to the County Council

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Brandy Brooks fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. Brooks responds to a question about what their accomplishments will be if elected to the County Council. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of […]

Read more

February 9, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Silver Spring CPA Running in Democratic Primary for At-Large Seat on County Council

A 48-year-old CPA is trying to be a business-friendly voice in this year’s Democratic primary for at at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council. “The county is ready for a pro-business candidate. I am one, that’s the message I’m trying to get across,” said Michele Riley of Silver Spring. “To the extent that the county […]

Read more

February 7, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Council At-Large Candidates Discuss Recordation Tax During Debate

The recordation tax took center stage Wednesday during a debate between six candidates running for Montgomery County Council At-large in the upcoming election. Implemented in 2016, the Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to increase the recordation tax to help fund school construction costs and to assist low and moderate income households with rental assistance. Some […]

Read more

February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

Photo of Steve Solomon

Steve Solomon (D) Comments on Recordation Tax and Rent Control at County Council Candidates Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Steve Solomon fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Solomon responds to a question about the 2016 increase in recordation tax and support for rent control. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of […]

Read more

February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

Photo of Steve Solomon

Steve Solomon (D) Talks Council Oversight for Public Schools

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Steve Solomon fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Solomon responds to a question on Council oversight of the public schools given the schools receive more than half of the County budget. The three organizations that hosted the forum were […]

Read more

February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

Photo of Steve Solomon

Steve Solomon (D) Discusses 2 School Issues – Overcrowding and Persistent Achievement Gap

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Steve Solomon fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Solomon 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 […]

Read more

February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

Photo of Steve Solomon

Steve Solomon (D) Notes Priorities if Elected to the County Council

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Steve Solomon fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Solomon responds to a question about what their accomplishments will be if elected to the County Council. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, […]

Read more

February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

Photo of Steve Solomon

Steve Solomon (D) Talks About Home Affordability for Millennials in the County

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Steve Solomon fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Solomon responds to a question about where young Millennials might locate in the County. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, the Maryland […]

Read more

February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

Photo of Steve Solomon

Steve Solomon (D) Position on Fuel Energy Tax

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Steve Solomon fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7.  Solomon responds to a question about his position on the fuel energy tax and its effect on residents and businesses. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area […]

Read more

February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

Photo of Steve Solomon

Steve Solomon (D) Position on Providing Tax Incentives to Amazon for Second Headquarters

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Steve Solomon fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7.  Solomon responds to a question about his position on providing tax incentives to Amazon for locating their second headquarters in the County. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater […]

Read more

Engage us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter