SILVER SPRING – Although it’s not included in County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed budget, Councilmember At-Large Evan Glass still hopes to see reliable and free bus service for students thro…
Residents, Rep. Raskin share frustration with drug prices at forum
SILVER SPRING – Audience members told horror stories of rationing their diabetic medicine or not being able to afford their child’s inhaler at a March 16 community forum on “Busting High Drug Prices” …
Startups come looking for funding and advice at Big Idea forum
BETHESDA – Several hundred business professionals listened to seven startup owners explain their ideas in less than 10 minutes in the hope of obtaining investors for their new companies. The Big Idea …
Possible toll lane impact leads conversation in transportation forum
KENSINGTON – County government and transportation officials discussed traffic congestion and possible solutions in a “21st Century Transportation Solutions” forum sponsored by Do the Most Good on Marc…
Former Education Sec. speaks on closing achievement gap in Montgomery College dialogue series
ROCKVILLE – Children living in poor neighborhoods are not receiving the same education as those in wealthier districts, former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said during a dialogue March 5 at Mo…
Efforts begin to reduce lead levels in school water fountains
SILVER SPRING – Explaining that his “first responsibility is to ensure the health of our kids,” Councilman Tom Hucker (D-5) introduced a bill to reduce the acceptable level of lead in Montgomery Count…
After 15 years, Shepherd’s Table Executive Director moving on
SILVER SPRING – Shepherd’s Table Executive Director Jacki Coyle has always felt a calling to help others. She traces her compassion to her younger years at catholic school in Hagerstown, where she and…
Option to end life moves forward in Annapolis
SILVER SPRING – Maryland residents may soon be able to end their own lives by using a legally obtained medication from a doctor. During an emotional debate on March 7, members of the House of Delegate…
County report show pregnancy problems more prevalent among minority mothers
While the county’s first report on maternal and infant health care showed that mothers and babies here fared better than their counterparts in both the rest of Maryland and the United States, Montgome…
County bill aims to close the gender gap, provide equal pay for employees
ROCKVILLE – All nine Montgomery county council members support a bill to prohibit the county from seeking past salary history from any job applicant. Council member Evan Glass introduced the bill Marc…