ROCKVILLE – Montgomery County has begun its efforts to bring more focus on their Vision Zero goals to stop traffic-related deaths by 2030 following the introduction of a new coordinator and projects t…
County officials react to Montgomery County Sentinel closure
SEABROOK – Following the announcement that the Montgomery Sentinel will cease its print publication following this edition, public figures throughout the county spoke on how the outlet’s closure leave…
MoCo welcomes seniors to its newest center in Wheaton
WHEATON – Although already up and running and classes have begun, Jan. 24 marked the official opening of the Wheaton Senior Center, which is located in the new Wheaton Community Recreation Center on G…
Large whiskey sale drives visitors to county
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…
