CLARKSBURG – Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) kicked off 2020 strong as it hosted a celebration of all things whiskey, Jan. 17, from 10 am – 7 pm at Clarksburg Village Liquor. T…
Elrich looks back on successes in 2019, speaks on goals for 2020
ROCKVILLE – When asked about what he learned in his first year as the county executive for Montgomery County, Marc Elrich took a long pause before answering. Elrich, 70, completed three terms with the…
Montgomery County is ‘on the right track, but can invest more in Purple Line,’ plan says
ROCKVILLE – Despite its early efforts to raise funds for affordable housing and help in establishing newer communities, Montgomery County officials must complete more objectives and spend more money b…
The county’s first local Green Bank celebrates its Energy Saving Project
By Ivan Torres Special to The Sentinel BETHESDA – The Montgomery County Green Bank, a nonprofit created by the county, brought together several of its partners to celebrate the completion as a signifi…
Polemical proposed housing impact fee draws applause, condemnation
ROCKVILLE – Some people attending a Dec. 3 Montgomery County Council hearing on the proposed Housing Impact Fairness Act said it would go a long way toward ending homelessness and school overcrowding …
Elrich announces more sustainable options for snow removal
ROCKVILLE — Even though rock salt is a tried and true way to make roadways safer during the winter months, it can take a hefty toll on the environment and cars, which is why Montgomery County is worki…
Opioid deaths down, but every single death is a painful loss
ROCKVILLE – Although deaths from drug overdoses are down by 30% this year as compared to last, county officials declared at a press conference on Oct. 18 that there still is much more work to be don…
African Americans have higher mortality rate than other county residents
SILVER SPRING – African Americans in Montgomery County have an infant mortality rate that is 237% higher than other ethnic groups living here, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. Their mortalit…
State Board of Elections orders county board to propose 12th early voting site
ROCKVILLE – The Maryland State Board of Elections voted 4-1 to direct the Montgomery County Board of Elections to propose an early voting site on Oct. 8. The county board of elections voted back in Se…
County students walk out of school for climate strike protest
SILVER SPRING – One hundred fifty Northwood and Montgomery Blair High School students walked out of their classes and marched down busy Colesville Road on Sept. 20, carrying signs and chanting, “Whose…
