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Montgomery County Council members Roger Berliner and Sidney Katz hosted a Senior Forum at Asbury Methodist Village on April 8th from 9:30 a.m. – noon. The event included presentations from Eric Friedman, the director of the Office of Consumer Protection and State’s Attorney John McCarthy. “We love our seniors in Montgomery County,” said Berliner. “We […]

The new general manager of Metro recently met with Montgomery County Council members to discuss the future of the rail system. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

Here are five things to know today, April 8, in Montgomery County: 1. Some Bethesda residents are asking County Council members to delay a vote on the Westbard Sector Plan. A Save Westbard protest is planned today and tomorrow at the Giant Food Store’s parking lot on Westbard Avenue. 2. County Councilmembers Roger Berliner and […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers Sidney Katz and Roger Berliner are hosting a free Montgomery County Senior Forum on Friday, April 8 at the Rosborough Cultural Arts Center located at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg. A Resource Fair will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a formal program that runs until noon. Discussion topics […]

Metro’s General Manager Paul Wiedefeld told the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday that he has no plans to close rail lines for six months to do maintenance work. “I’m not considering that extensive of a shut down anywhere,” he said. That was something Council Vice President Roger Berliner was hoping to hear, after the possibility […]

Montgomery County Councilmembers Roger Berliner and Sidney Katz will host a senior resource fair and forum on April 8. The event is focused on educating seniors about consumer protection and will serve as a way to connect residents with resources in the community. Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg will host the event. The resource fair aims to […]

In its latest Consumer Alert, the Office of Consumer Protection provides some important information about how to protect yourself from weather-related scams:

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has released his recommended $5.3 billion budget, and it includes a property tax hike. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Find out more about the Council’s upcoming public hearings, here.

Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz said he has always believed that raising taxes is a last resort. But that doesn’t mean he won’t support County Executive Ike Leggett’s recommended $5.3 billion operating budget, which includes a property tax hike. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra video: Katz said that budget decisions are some of […]

Over 200 people turned out for a meeting at Gaithersburg Elementary School on Monday night to discuss funding for the Child First after school program. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz attended the meeting to hear concerns from parents and advocates. Child First is an initiative organized by AIM, Montgomery County […]