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The need for drivers and bicyclists to work at sharing the road safely was among the themes on May 12 as the Montgomery County Council recognized Bicycle Safety Month. The ceremonies also saluted the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, which has more than 1,000 members and works to promote biking for fun, fitness and affordable transportation. […]

The Montgomery County Council honored Intel Science Talent winner Michael Winer this week. You can watch the presentation here: For more on Michael and his award, visit here.

The long and snowy winter produced numerous Montgomery County residents who went out of their way to help neighbors. Today, County Council Vice President Nancy Floreen presented “Golden Shovel Awards” to more than 20 residents who helped neighbors shovel out after snowfalls. Many of the awardees attended the ceremonies in Rockville, including James Gutmann, who […]

Montgomery County Council Vice President Nancy Floreen is getting 20 shovels out, but not due to some freak spring storm. She’s awarding the 2015 Golden Shovel awards to recognize residents who helped neighbors shovel out after snowfalls during the harsh winter of 2014-15. The awards will be presented at 9:30 a.m. on April 21 during the […]

Montgomery County Council Vice President Nancy Floreen announced on April 6th that she is not running for the Eighth Congressional District seat to be vacated by Chris Van Hollen. On her Facebook page, Floreen explained how she reached her decision. “I am extremely grateful for the outpouring of support I received as I considered this […]

Montgomery County Council Vice President Nancy Floreen announced today that 20 residents will be recognized as this year’s Golden Shovel Award winners. The awards recognize area residents who helped neighbors shovel out after snowfalls during the harsh winter of 2014-15. The awards are scheduled to be presented at the County Council’s April 21 meeting. According […]

The Montgomery County Council held ceremonies on March 31 to mark the 2015 “Days of Remembrance” that remember victims of the Holocaust. The Days of Remembrance will be marked nationwide from April 12-19. At the ceremonies in Rockville, left to right, below: Councilmembers Nancy Floreen and Hans Riemer; Steve Adleberg of the Jewish Community Relations […]

At a presentation today in Rockville, the Montgomery County Council joined in the movement to have employers provide equal pay for all by declaring “Equal Pay Day” on April 14.

The Montgomery County Council took a straw vote on the Aspen Hill Minor Master Plan amendment after some spirited discussion on March 24. Formal action is scheduled for March 31. You can watch a recap of this discussion and vote here: According to a county official, the area being addressed covers about 14 acres west […]

The achievements of women, who compose 52 percent of Montgomery County’s population and represent nearly half of the workforce, were celebrated by the Montgomery County Council on March 24. The Council declared March “Women’s History Month” and urged all residents to reflect on the contributions women have made to the County. At the ceremonies in Rockville were, […]