Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 12, in Montgomery County: 1. No School: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have the day off today. It’s a professional day for teachers. 2. Safe Track: Metro’s General Manager Paul Wiedefeld is scheduled to hold a news conference this afternoon to discuss Metro’s longest Safe Track […]

A proposed ban on a select group of chemicals primarily used in lawn care has created a turf war of sorts here in Montgomery County. This week, the Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee held a lengthy work session on the measure where experts shared their opinions and thoughts. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Education Committee has scheduled a worksession for Feb. 2, to talk about the Montgomery County Public Schools’ policies and procedures regarding child abuse allegations that occur on school property. The worksession was scheduled in response to community concerns regarding MCPS delays in informing the respective school communities when alleged incidents of […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee and its Education Committee will meet jointly at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 28, for a worksession on the School Resource Officers (SRO) program that places officers in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The committee also will receive an update on the program that places cameras on school […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Education Committee and its Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will meet jointly at 2 p.m. on March 24, for a worksession on the County’s Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) report on “Youth and Work in Montgomery County.” The report examines the availability of educational and employment services for at-risk, […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will hold its third worksession on the proposed Glenmont Sector Plan at 2 p.m. on Sept. 30. One of the issues to be addressed is redevelopment of the Glenmont Shopping Center. The PHED Committee, which is chaired by Nancy Floreen and includes Councilmembers Marc […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a work session on Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. to update the county’s efforts to control the deer population. The briefing will include an analysis of the program which, despite increased efforts, has not significantly decreased the key statistics associated with the growing deer population—including the […]