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Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has vetoed legislation that would have raised the minimum wage to $15 by 2020. “The only way to express my position regarding this bill at this time is to reluctantly veto and return it to you with what I believe is a more reasonable path to moving the county to a […]

Hundreds of residents enjoyed dance, music, art and more at the Chinese New Year Celebration in Potomac on Sunday. Sponsored by the Friends of Potomac Community, attendees were treated to performances, food tasting and a cultural exhibit to bring in the “Year of the Rooster.” “This event embraces the diversity of our community and was […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Don’t leave the house without your umbrella. The National Weather Service reports that rain is in the forecast, and a wind advisory is in effect from 5 a.m – 4 p.m. so you may want to secure any outside objects before you […]

UPDATED The National Weather Service has extended the Wind Advisory until 7 p.m. on Monday. 11:30 update: Wind Advisory expanded. Flood Watch issued for enhanced rainfall on eastern mountain slopes. Reports of snow above 3,000 ft. pic.twitter.com/wnuFCEiBNI — NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) January 23, 2017 The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Montgomery County, […]

Anqoinette Crosby hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on legislation to increase the minimum wage, the proposed capital budget for Fiscal Year 2018, fire safety suggestions and more. You can watch the show, in its entirety, below:

Montgomery County government will be open on Inauguration Day, which is Friday, Jan. 20. The Montgomery County Public Schools district is closed. Federal offices are also closed in the D.C. region. Below is a look at what’s open and what’s not in our region on Inauguration Day: County Offices – Open. MCPS Schools and Administrative […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. David Petr, president and CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corp., headlines the Small Business Network event at 8 a.m. at MCM’s studios. You can watch live, here. 2. A rally for increasing the minimum wage to $15 by 2020 is […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council voted 5-4 to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020. 2. Got questions about life in Montgomery County?Executive Ike Leggett is holding a virtual town hall meeting from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. today. 3. […]

It’s time to register your kids for summer camp in Montgomery County. Registration officially opened on Jan. 17. You can find out more, here. Registration is OPEN for our summer camps. Sports, arts, aquatics, STEM, Summer Fun Centers and more! Details: https://t.co/ulbB8vF7tN #MoCo pic.twitter.com/u4xd0mQO5C — Montgomery Rec (@MoCoRec) January 17, 2017

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s not in Montgomery County. 2. In Gaithersburg, volunteers are joining Montgomery Serves and Seneca Creek Community Church from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. to complete more than a […]