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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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Loretta Jean Garcia (D) Talks About Home Affordability for Millennials in the County

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Loretta Jean Garcia fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Garcia 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 […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Loretta Jean Garcia (D) Position on Fuel Energy Tax

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Loretta Jean Garcia fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Garcia responds to a question about her position on the fuel energy tax and it’s effect on residents and businesses. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Loretta Jean Garcia (D) Talks About Traffic Congestion and Transportation Projects

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Loretta Jean Garcia fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Garcia responds to a question about traffic congestion and her position on current transportation projects like Bus Rapid Transit, Corridor Cities Transitway, and Purple Line. The three organizations that hosted […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Loretta Jean Garcia (D) Comments on Recordation Tax and Rent Control at County Council Candidates Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Loretta Jean Garcia fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Garcia 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 […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Loretta Jean Garcia (D) Discusses Real Estate Fees at GCAAR County At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Loretta Jean Garcia fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Garcia 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, […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Loretta Jean Garcia (D): Montgomery County Budget Shortfall

Montgomery County Council candidate Loretta Jean Garcia answered questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Garcia 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, […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Loretta Jean Garcia (D) Participates in Council At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council candidate Loretta Jean Garcia fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. 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 five candidates were Marilyn […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Charles Barkley (D) Talks About Traffic Congestion and Transportation Projects

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Charles Barkley fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Barkley responds to a question about traffic congestion and his position on current transportation projects like Bus Rapid Transit, Corridor Cities Transitway, and Purple Line. Barkley gives a rebuttal to a […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Charles Barkley (D) Discusses School Overcrowding and Persistent Achievement Gap

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Charles Barkley fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Barkley responds to a question about what he would do to help ease school overcrowding and close the achievement gap. Barkley gives a rebuttal to a follow up question dealing with […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Charles Barkley (D): Montgomery County Budget Shortfall

Montgomery County Council candidate Charles Barkley answered questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Barkley 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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