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Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett agreed on an additional $40 million to build the Purple Line- a $2.44 billion light rail extending from Bethesda in Montgomery County to New Carrollton in Prince George’s County. County Spokesperson Patrick Lacefield said the state had initially requested $50 million from Montgomery County, but after conversations between state and county […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on July 13th and the Fiscal Year 2016 Savings Plan dominated the conversation. Leventhal said he was concerned about some of the county executive’s proposed cuts, including $500,000 that the Council added to the budget’s reconciliation list to assist homeless veterans. He also suggested that county […]

The Coalition for Smarter Growth, an organization dedicated to promoting walkable and transit-oriented communities, has a new advocacy manager in its Montgomery County office. Pete Tomao is taking over the position held by Kelly Blynn and said as the new advocacy manager he hopes to work on increasing transportation choices for the county. “Whether that is through more […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced last month that the state is moving forward with construction of the Purple Line. He also announced state transportation funds for improvements to I-270 in Montgomery County. Susan Kenedy has County Council reaction to this big transportation news. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its […]

Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the Purple Line, the Corridor Cities Transitway, the county’s new fire chief, the police department’s pilot program for body worn cameras, the latest on the safe and sick work leave bill and more. You can watch the show in its […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal talks about the Purple Line and Corridor Cities Transitway projects and the funding capacity to do them both. Related:

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters Monday morning for a news briefing during which he discussed the Purple Line; recent Supreme Court decision regarding same-sex marriage and the Affordable Care act; and the county’s financial status. You can watch the entire news conference here:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video,  Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett shares his reaction to Governor Larry Hogan’s announcement that the Purple Line is moving forward and that other transportation improvements are in the works for improving congestion along I-270 in Montgomery and Frederick counties. Take a look: Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner said Hogan’s Purple Line decision is a positive announcement but “we need to know the details.” Hogan said, at a news conference on June 25, the project will require an additional investment from both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. “A little more we can do. A […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal made the following statement today after Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced the State will move forward with funding of the Purple Line: “I welcome Governor Hogan’s decision to proceed with the ‪Purple Line. This project is needed to improve mobility in our region and it will strengthen our economy. […]