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Four years ago today, seven people were killed, dozens injured and hundreds displaced following a gas explosion and fire at the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring. “This day is always difficult, because I remember hearing the explosion,” said Councilmember Tom Hucker. He vividly recalled rushing to the apartment complex on Aug. 10, 2016 and […]

County Council President Sidney Katz and Council Vice President Tom Hucker urged Maryland officials to resolve ongoing conflicts with purple line contractors in a statement released Thursday.  The announcement comes as Purple Line Transit Partners, the company tasked with constructing the more than $2 billion light-rail project, announced that it would lay off at least […]

County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council Vice President Tom Hucker will meet June 18 to discuss a 10-year-plan to eliminate fatal traffic deaths and kickoff an online survey that offers residents an opportunity to share input on the project. “Our County is large and diverse, so achieving Vision Zero will look very different in […]

There will be a town hall-style listening session about policing in Montgomery County on Monday, June 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. County Council Vice President Tom Hucker, Councilmember Will Jawando, MCPD Chief Marcus Jones, State Senator Will Smith, and a representative from the NAACP are among the people who will be a part of […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, May 18. 1. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council meet at 7:30 p.m. Here’s the agenda. Virtual meeting information may be found here.  Poolesville’s Town Commissioners meet at 7 p.m. Here’s the agenda. 2. Gaithersburg Road Repairs:  Repairs to the curb and sidewalk along West Deer Park Road […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, May 11. 1. Graduation Goes Virtual:  The Class of 2020 will celebrate graduation with a virtual ceremony in early June, MCPS announced Sunday. 2. Council in Virtual Session:  Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 10:45 a.m. Here’s a look at the meeting’s agenda. 3. Municipal […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, May 4. 1. Virtual Safety Week:  Elementary and middle school students are invited to the county’s first virtual safety week. The event emphasizes safety in all forms of travel. 2. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council meet at 7:30 p.m. Here’s the agenda. Virtual […]

Hucker continues a series of weekly virtual town hall meetings Montgomery County Council Vice President Tom Hucker continues his series of weekly townhalls with an event focusing on issues faced by renters Monday at 7 p.m. Speakers this evening include: Dr. James Bridgers, Deputy Health Officer; Jheanelle Wilkins, State Delegate; Nigam Aseem, Director of Department […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Monday, April 27. 1. Dance and Laughter for Total Wellness: Montgomery County Public Libraries offer numerous virtual programs for all ages. Find a list of the programs here. This zoom event at 11 a.m. is led by Kumud Mathur is intended for adults and seniors. […]

Today is Thursday, April 9 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Virtual Town Hall: The topic is “Faith Communities Responding to COVID-19”. This virtual town hall will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grants for faith communities, and safe volunteer opportunities are among the topics that will be discussed. […]