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Montgomery County Government unveiled a new and improved website today, showcasing more mobile friendly content. The redesign had three specific goals: responsive web design, optimized search engine, and improved navigation.  So, the end result is a much cleaner site that is “information-centric,” with the most current content featured. County officials took into consideration feedback, website […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz hosted a town hall meeting on June 3 at Redland Middle School to meet with Washington Grove, Derwood and Redland residents. Some of the hot topics were the development of the Shady Grove Sector Plan, transportation, public safety and education. “Certainly, the budget is part of the discussion this evening. […]

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 22, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Government is closed today. That means public libraries and recreation centers are not open. 2. Community use activities at Montgomery County Public Schools are also canceled. For a list of other delays and closings in Montgomery County, visit here. […]

Montgomery County government offices and federal agencies in the Washington, D.C. area have announced delayed openings on Monday, Jan. 12 because of the freezing rain in today’s forecast. Montgomery County Public Schools officials have announced a two hour delay today. The City of Rockville is also opening at 10 a.m. today. Montgomery College has announced […]

The Montgomery County government launched a website on Dec. 19 that allows residents to check on how the county spends money. At spendingMontgomery, taxpayers can browse on categories such as “the biggest spenders,” “payment details,” and “the most expensive items.” “The new spendingMontgomery initiative is a groundbreaking application of the open data vision, and I […]

UPDATED, Nov. 29, 10:40 p.m. – Montgomery County Police are reporting that the 88-year-old woman involved in the accident on Democracy Boulevard Saturday has died. According to police, the passenger of the Toyota Camry, identified as Betty Nelson,  88, of the 1900 block of Frontage Road in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, succumbed to her injuries. […]

The Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board is looking for applicants to serve on this 20 person advisory board. Those interested should contact the Upcounty Regional services Center at 240.777.8040. Lorna Virgilia provides the details: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Government will be open March 4, with “liberal leave” for non-essential County employees. All essential County employees are expected to report to duty as scheduled. Non-essential employees may use unscheduled annual leave, paid time off, leave without pay or compensatory time without prior supervisory approval. Employees who choose not to report for work […]

Montgomery County government will be closed on Monday, March 3. Essential personnel must report. Government facilities will not be open to the public. Ride On Bus Service Suspended Monday Morning All Ride On bus service will be suspended Monday morning due to expected hazardous weather conditions. Ride On will monitor weather and road conditions during […]

Montgomery County Government will be closed on Thursday, February 13. Essential personnel must report. Government facilities will not be open to the public. County officials remind residents that a Snow Emergency Declaration is in effect for Montgomery County, which prohibits parking along routes signed and marked as “Snow Emergency Route.” Vehicles parked on emergency routes […]