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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Mohammad Siddique (D) Talks About Traffic Congestion and Transportation Projects

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Mohammad Siddique fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7.  Siddique responds to a question about traffic congestion and his position on current transportation projects like Bus Rapid Transit, Corridor Cities Transitway, and Purple Line. The three organizations that hosted the […]

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Mohammad Siddique (D) Talks Council Oversight for Public Schools

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

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Mohammad Siddique (D) Discusses 2 School Issues – Overcrowding and Persistent Achievement Gap

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

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Mohammad Siddique (D) Comments on Recordation Tax and Rent Control at County Council Candidates Forum

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

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Mohammad Siddique (D) Discusses Real Estate Fees at GCAAR County At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Mohammad Siddique fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7.  Siddique responds to a question about County real estate fees. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, the Maryland Building Industry Association, and […]

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Mohammad Siddique (D) Discusses County Growth at GCAAR Council At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Mohammad Siddique fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Siddique responds to a question about how the County will ensure housing needs are met with the projected population growth of 150 thousand. The three organizations that hosted the forum were […]

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Mohammad Siddique (D): Montgomery County Budget Shortfall

Montgomery County Council candidate Mohammad Siddique answered questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Siddique responds to a question about the County’s current budget shortfall. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, the Maryland Building Industry Association, and […]

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Mohammad Siddique (D) Participates in Council At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council candidate Mohammad Siddique fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. The organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, the Maryland Building Industry Association, and the Apartment and Office Building Association. The six candidates were Paul Geller, […]

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Melissa McKenna (D) Position on Providing Tax Incentives to Amazon for Second Headquarters

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

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Melissa McKenna (D) Notes Priorities if Elected to the County Council

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

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