Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Health & Human Services Committee along with Councilmember Katz recently proposed legislation to ban smoking in designated areas at restaurants throughout the County.

Councilmember Sidney Katz introduced legislation Tuesday that would prohibit smoking in a restaurant’s outdoor seating area. “In general, most people are in agreement with this legislation,” Katz told reporters Tuesday. “That does not mean that that will continue to be, but in general that’s what I’ve heard from constituents.” Here are excerpts from what he […]

The City of Gaithersburg has banned smoking and vaping on  all municipal property with limited exceptions. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2017. The City Council voted on Oct. 17, 2016 to amend the City ordinances. The ban prohibits the use of cigarettes, cigars, vaping and e-cigarettes in all public buildings and on public property […]

The City of Gaithersburg have new park regulations starting August 3.  Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is now prohibited within a 25 foot radius of playgrounds.  Additionally, the Dog Exercise Area at Green Park will only be available to city residents with licensed dogs.  Fines for violating new regulations are $100. The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council adopted new regulations affecting […]

The mini heat wave continues today! The National Weather Service says we could reach the low 90s. Here are five things to know today, June 12th, in Montgomery County: 1. School Year Countdown: Today is the last full day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools students. 2. Weekend Happenings: There’s lots going on this weekend. Here’s a […]

Smoking on county property can cost you. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and the panel discuss the smoking ban that went into effect on May 28 in Montgomery County. Casey questions the need for this ban and the potential ramifications. Guests Sam Statland and Steve Kreseski comment. Take a look. The next show of 21 This Week airs on Sundays at […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken is impressed with the recently released White Flint Sector Plan and wonders if this plan will reverse the trend of younger people leaving the county due to shortages in both housing and jobs. “21 This Week” airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Channel […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken previews this week’s show. Aiken and the panelists are talking about the Montgomery County Council’s issue with smoking and rent gouging, the county employee pay increase and whether Dr. Carson has the cure for government’s problems. The next show of 21 This Week airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. […]

The Montgomery County Council recently approved a bill banning smoking on most County owned or leased property. In this video, the chief sponsor of the legislation, Councilmember Nancy Floreen, explains why she believes the bill empowers county residents to say “don’t subject me to your smoke.” Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view […]