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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Melissa McKenna (D) Participates in Council At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council candidate Melissa McKenna 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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Neil Greenberger (D) Notes Priorities if Elected to the County Council

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Neil Greenberger fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Greenberger 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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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Neil Greenberger (D) Talks About Home Affordability for Millennials in the County

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

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Neil Greenberger (D) Position on Fuel Energy Tax

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Neil Greenberger fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Greenberger responds to a question about his position on the fuel energy tax and its effect on residents and businesses. Greenberger gives rebuttal on the use of the Energy Tax: The […]

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Neil Greenberger (D) Position on Providing Tax Incentives to Amazon for Second Headquarters

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

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Neil Greenberger (D) Talks About Montgomery County’s Business Climate

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Neil Greenberger fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Greenberger responds to a question about the recent perception that the County is not business friendly The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, the Maryland […]

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Neil Greenberger (D) Talks About Traffic Congestion and Transportation Projects

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Neil Greenberger fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Greenberger responds to a question about traffic congestion and his position on current transportation projects like Bus Rapid Transit, Corridor Cities Transitway, and Purple Line. Greenberger gives rebuttal on BRT proposals: […]

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Neil Greenberger (D) Talks Council Oversight for Public Schools

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Neil Greenberger fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Greenberger responds to a question on Council oversight of the public schools given the schools receive more than half of the County budget. Greenberger gives a rebuttal on school budget spending: […]

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February 7, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Neil Greenberger (D) Discusses 2 School Issues – Overcrowding and Persistent Achievement Gap

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Neil Greenberger fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Greenberger 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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Neil Greenberger (D) Comments on Recordation Tax and Rent Control at County Council Candidates Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Neil Greenberger fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 7. Greenberger 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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