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Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner says “predatory towing” is the number one consumer complaint in the county. Today, Berliner introduced Bill 17-15, legislation that he has sponsored to reform private towing practices in the county. Following the introduction, he released this statement about the issue: “Today, I am pleased to introduce legislation that definitively address […]

UPDATE It was a full house at the meeting regarding the new Wheaton Library and Recreation Center Project. Residents asked questions about the quantity of books in the library, computer labs, children space, gymnasium, and traffic. County officials expect to break ground on the new Wheaton Library and Recreating Center July 2016, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open […]

The public is invited to attend tonight’s meeting regarding the new Wheaton Library and Recreation Center Project. The event is a follow up on previous discussions about the new library. Montgomery County Department of General Services officials are scheduled to present the result of their design analysis and show updated renderings. “The community will have a […]

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 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, […]

The plan for the new library and recreation center for the Wheaton community is getting a second look due to concerns over cost. It is currently estimated the cost of the project will be 89 million dollars. County officials say that number is forcing them to review the scope of the plan to bring the […]

The plan for the new library and recreation center for the Wheaton community is getting a second look because of concerns over cost. It’s currently estimated the cost of the project will be $89 million and county officials say that number is forcing them to review the scope of the plan to bring that number […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro emphasizes the need to expand child care opportunities and improve access to child care facilities for providers at an event on March 17 in Rockville to detail two bills she has introduced before the Council. Among those who joined her at the news conference were Councilmembers Nancy Floreen and Hans […]

U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen met with Montgomery County Councilmembers during an informal lunch meeting on March 9. The local leaders discussed a variety of issues, including the national budget, Van Hollen’s recent trip to Cuba, education, policies for the middle class and small businesses, the status of social security, transportation and more. Related: