Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee  will meet at 1 p.m. on Dec. 9, to continue its extensive review of the first proposed major changes in the County Zoning Ordinance since 1978. At Monday’s worksession, among the items to be discussed are provisions for the “average height” of a building […]

Here’s a look at what “21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and the panel are talking about on this week’s show: “21 This Week” airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. and  7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and  8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and  8:30 p.m. Don’t miss it! Learn more about 21 This Week […]

Former South African President Nelson Mandela died Dec. 5 at the age of 95. Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice and Councilmembers Nancy Navarro, Roger Berliner, George Leventhal and Phil Andrews reflect on his life and legacy: Council President Craig Rice: “Nelson Mandela was an icon.  His work will transcend time and likely never be duplicated. […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a worksession at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 5, to discuss the the County’s Compliance Check Program regarding establishments that sell alcohol. A report shows that in Fiscal Year 2013, 72-percent of the establishments turned away youth under the age of 21, marking a slight increase in […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers have elected Craig Rice as the new Council President and George Leventhal as Vice President. Rice takes over for Nancy Navarro who just finished her one-year term as President. Rice was nominated for the position by Leventhal who noted that Rice is the youngest member of the elected body. Rice was also […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is scheduled to sign “Design for Life” legislation on Dec. 2 to encourage accessibility features in housing for seniors and those with disabilities. Leggett will be joined by County Councilmember George Leventhal and community advocates for the signing into law of this legislation, approved by the County Council, that will […]

After almost four hours of heated debate, the Montgomery County Council approved a historic increase in the minimum wage Tuesday evening, becoming only the third jurisdiction in the nation to do so. But the decision to lead the State in initiating change wasn’t an easy one. The bill went through several amendments and appeared to […]

County workers may soon be getting a raise if the County Council votes to pass a bill that would increase the minimum wage in three phases, from the current $7.25 an hour to $11.50 an hour in July 2016. The bill, sponsored by councilmembers Marc Elrich, Valerie Ervin and Council President Nancy Navarro, will be […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with the County’s Commission on Child Care. Among the issues to be discussed are the status of child care subsidy programs and the possibility of establishing a universal pre-kindergarten program. The HHS Committee, which is chaired […]

Linda Jo Belsito of Clarksburg, a registered nurse, was honored by the Montgomery County Council on Nov. 19 as she added to her long list of accomplishments as a world champion Masters powerlifter by winning the 2013 Grand Slam in Olympic Masters weightlifting, capturing all four major world-wide competitions in her weight class. She shared […]