Luedtke to Host Montgomery Village Public Safety Meeting Nov. 21
Councilmember Dawn Luedtke will host a public safety meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at Watkins Mill High School at 10301 Apple Ridge… Read More
Councilmember Dawn Luedtke
Councilmembers Consider Election Impact on County
On Wednesday, MCM talked with members of the County Council about how the election of Donald Trump could change funding and priorities in the next four years. Here’s what they… Read More
Council Reacts to Presidential Election
Several members of the County Council were present at an event in Rockville to honor veterans on Wednesday. MCM asked them to share their thoughts on the Presidential Election. Here’s… Read More
Council Introduces Bill to Halt Human Trafficking in County
A bill that prevents contractors from doing business in Montgomery County if they violate state of federal human trafficking laws was introduced Tuesday by Councilmember Dawn Luedtke. According to the… Read More
Volunteers Lend Their Skills to Help Our House’s At Risk Young Men
Dozens of volunteers spent Thursday Friday painting and restoring two Our House buildings to expand opportunities for at risk young males who are nearing adulthood. Our House is a residential… Read More
Damascus High Auto Tech Program’s Future in Doubt
Damascus High School students enrolled in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are fighting to keep their automobile technology and restaurant management programs. Plans for the renovations to their… Read More
Councilmembers Get Feedback on Agritourism Development, Overnight Stays at Farms
Earlier this year Councilmember Natalie Fani-Gonzalez introduced a bill to help develop “agritourism” in the western county’s Ag Reserve. The bill would allow for overnight outdoor stays at farms that… Read More
Female County Councilmembers Celebrate Women Who Advocate
More than 225 women gathered at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown to celebrate International Women’s Day and to discuss ways to bring more women into positions of power.… Read More
Council Reacts to Superintendent’s Resignation; Calls for Public Updates
After learning that Dr. Monifa McKnight was no longer Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), members of the County Council members issued a statement calling on the Board of… Read More
Council Sets Meeting to Discuss Report on MCPS’ Handling of Complaints
Shortly after the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General’s report that found numerous deficiencies in the way Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) deals with complaints was released Wednesday morning,… Read More
AstraZeneca Signs Lease for Building in Gaithersburg
Healthcare giant AstraZeneca signed a building lease in Gaithersburg, real estate development and investment firm Matan announced Tuesday. AstraZeneca, an international biopharmaceutical company, will occupy a 198,000 square-foot building at… Read More
CASA Removes Statement on Palestine, Israel After Strong Feedback
CASA removed its post “in resolute and steadfast solidarity with the people of Palestine in their relentless fight for freedom” following Councilmember Andrew Friedson’s letter of outrage and other Montgomery… Read More