Residentes se Oponen al Plan del Corredor de University Boulevard
El Plan del Corredor de University Blvd. (UBCP, por sus siglas en inglés) se centra en un tramo de tres millas de la MD 193 entre la I-495 y Wheaton.… Read More
Government
Van Hollen Rallies for Laid Off Workers
On Tuesday, Senator Chris Van Hollen spoke up for federal workers outside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in Washington. Van Hollen joined members of the American Federation of Government… Read More
5 Years Later, Elrich Reflects Back on COVID-19 Outbreak
County Executive Marc Elrich “vividly” remembers the day officials were told Maryland’s first cases of COVID-19 were in Montgomery County residents. Five years ago to the day, officials were notified… Read More
Residents Object to University Boulevard Corridor Plan
The University Boulevard Corridor Plan (UBCP) focuses on a three mile stretch of MD 193 between I-495 and Wheaton. The Planning Commission published its first draft in January. The plan… Read More
6 Ferias de Empleo para la Temporada de Verano con el Departamento de Recreación
El Departamento de Recreación del Condado de Montgomery busca empleados de medio tiempo para la temporada de verano del 2025. Los puestos disponibles incluyen directores de campamento, asistentes de director,… Read More
6 Job Fairs for Summer Employment with County Recreation
Montgomery County Recreation seeks part-time employees for the 2025 summer season. Available positions include camp directors, assistant directors, counselors, lifeguards and more. Several job fairs will take place in March… Read More
Congress Members Invite Fired Federal Workers to Joint Address to Congress
Both U.S. Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-8) and April McClain Delaney (D-6) will have fired federal employees as their guests at Tuesday’s Joint Address to Congress by President Donald Trump. Dr.… Read More
County’s Voluntary Rent Guideline Raised to 3.3%
Montgomery County’s Voluntary Rent Guideline (VRG) jumped from 2.6% in 2024 to the current 3.3%, effective March 1. The rent guideline is updated each year to represent the prior year’s… Read More
Council President Stresses Urgent Need for Mental Health Services
Ahead of a community meeting Thursday, County Council President Kate Stewart said mental health is an urgent need for federal employees and residents facing uncertainty. “One of the other urgent… Read More
Hundreds Rally Against Firings at NOAA’s Silver Spring Headquarters
Hundreds of former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees, former employees and their supporters gathered in front of the federal office’s headquarters in Silver Spring Monday morning to protest… Read More
Fani-González Addresses What Immigration Changes Mean for County
The new presidential administration has been in power for under two months, but in this brief time federal policies have been upended — including immigration-related policies — causing concern in… Read More
With Deadline Approaching, Tax Assistance Provided for Households in Need
With Tax Day approaching on April 15, tax credits and filing help will be provided to individuals who fall within certain income brackets and meet certain eligibility requirements. The federal… Read More