By Maddy Rothfield @MaddyRothfield The second annual Montgomery County Public Schools-Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations(MCPS-MCCPTA) Mental Health and Wellness Forum took place …
Elrich attempts to fix county’s business woes
ROCKVILLE — One of new Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s first tasks after being sworn in will be fixing the county’s poor reputation for business. While it may seem like a strange first step …
Elrich proposes $45.6 million in savings plan
Still following the wake of a revenue shortfall from last fiscal year, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released his savings plan last week. The savings plan details a proposed $45.6 million in…
County executives push for prescription drug board
The leaders of Maryland’s biggest jurisdictions are backing a state bill that would possibly lower drug prices in Maryland. The bill, sponsored by Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-21), would establish…
County hires search firm to fill vacant roles
Montgomery County has hired a consulting firm to conduct a nationwide search to fill several roles in the new County Executive administration. Most notable among the vacancies is director of housing a…
Residents yield additional concerns at final Elrich listening session
KENSINGTON — County residents had a final opportunity to voice their concerns as County Executive Marc Elrich held his last listening session on Dec. 20 at Albert Einstein High School. “I heard consis…
Elrich promises to step up code enforcement
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has pledged to step up code enforcement, citing poor living conditions for many low-income renters in the County. Elrich has previously said that the Department…
Diverse issues raised at Elrich listening session in Bethesda
By Nickolai Sukharev @Nickolaiss BETHESDA — Residents in Bethesda had the opportunity to raise their concerns and issues Saturday evening at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School with newly-inaugurated …
Cuts likely to come to County budget – Elrich
By Neal Earley @neal_earley Proposed cuts to the County budget are likely to come, as Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is preparing a savings plan for the County Council to consider. On Tuesday…
County Executive Elrich gets appointees approved
By Neal Earley @neal_earley New Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s three appointees to head government agencies were all unanimously approved by the County Council. On Tuesday, the County Counc…