Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Council is not in favor of a proposed merger between WGL Holdings, Inc. and the Canadian-based AltaGas Ltd. A majority of the council voted to reject the merger in a resolution sponsored by Councilmember Marc Elrich at its council meeting on Tuesday. Despite the council’s disapproval, Maryland’s Public Service Commission has the final […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 17, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Voting Residency Deadline-Takoma Park residency must be met today (21 days prior to the election) in order to vote in the upcoming election. We’ve launched a handy page full of City Election 2017 information. Check it out: https://t.co/BXgwqA9zQk #TkPkVotes pic.twitter.com/wpdCz5ECFd — City of […]

Montgomery County Executive, Ike Leggett, joined some members of the Montgomery County Council and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday to welcome 22 new Americans during a U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony in Silver Spring. The ceremony is a part of the county’s path to citizenship initiative that aims to reach the 60,000 […]

The Montgomery County Council recognized Hispanic Heritage Month during its meeting on Tuesday with a panel discussion comprised of Hispanic and Latino leaders in Montgomery County. Councilmember Nancy Navarro hosted the panel discussion to talk about issues of importance for Hispanic and Latino residents. Panelists for the discussion included Oscar Alvarenga, Dr. Claudia Campos, Nhora Barrera, […]

After the mass shooting in Las Vegas that left more than 50 people dead and 500 injured, a resolution was introduced Tuesday by the Montgomery County Council condemning acts of gun violence. Under the resolution, sponsored by Councilmember George Leventhal, the council promises to work collaboratively with health, social services and criminal justice systems to address […]

Workers in the disability community will receive 125 percent of the minimum wage, even if Montgomery County approves an increase of the wage to $15 an hour, Council President Roger Berliner said Tuesday night. The County Council heard from about 40 people about a proposal to increase the minimum wage gradually from $11.50 an hour […]

Violent crime across the United States increased for the second year in a row, and the homicide rate jumped 7.9 percent, according to statistics released this week by the federal government. The statistics show violent crime increased 3.4 percent nationwide in 2016 after increasing 3.3 percent the year before. Suburban areas posted a slower increase […]

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 26, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay: Board of Elections staff will be available at nine libraries to verify voter registration information, register new voters, and provide information on how to volunteer as an Election Judge. 2. Council Session: The County Council is scheduled to vote on […]

A 58-year-old money manager running for Montgomery County Council said he wants to change the way the council makes decisions. “Somebody has got to take the time to put the citizens in the drivers seat,” Republican Ed Amatetti said. Amatetti, who lives in North Potomac, said he’s been to lots of hearings and he’s found […]

Gabe Albornoz has entered the crowded at-large race for Montgomery County Council, becoming the second member of County Executive Ike Leggett’s cabinet to enter the race. Albornoz, 41, lives in Kensington and is the county’s recreation director. “I love the entire county. Because of my day job I’ve been able to build relationships and I […]