Montgomery County’s Annual Leaf Collection Set to Start Monday, Nov. 11
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will start its annual leaf collection campaign on Monday.
Urban Wood Sale: Montgomery Parks’ Much-Anticipated Event Returns in November
Montgomery Parks will host its annual Urban Wood Sale in November, showcasing wood sourced from dead or dying trees removed by arborists to maintain a healthy tree canopy.
Montgomery County Police Report Major Drop in Hyundai Theft Cases
Montgomery County Police say that thefts of Hyundai vehicles have decreased by 90 percent since last October.
New Laws Range From Renaming Northern Snakeheads to Raising Some SNAP Benefits
Over 400 new laws came into effect this Tuesday, marking only a fraction of the 1,000+ laws passed in Maryland this year.
Maryland Ballot Drop Boxes Installed as Vote-by-Mail Deadlines Approach
The Maryland State Board of Elections finished setting up 286 ballot drop boxes statewide for the general election. Marylanders can use any box to submit mail-in ballots, which can arrive early next week.
Top Election Official Warns of Maryland Voter Scams
Scammers posing as election workers are tricking Maryland voters with fake texts, raising concerns at the State Board of Elections.
Montgomery County Teams Up with Instacart to Tackle Childhood Hunger
Montgomery County and Instacart this week announced the launch of MC Groceries, a first-of-its-kind partnership to increase food security and combat childhood hunger.
Renters in Montgomery County Gain New Protections from Background Check Discrimination
The Montgomery County Council passed legislation last week to amend the county’s “Ban the Box” law and clarify renters’ rights during background and credit checks.
Corey Smedley to Lead Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
The Montgomery County Council confirmed Corey Smedley as the new Fire and Rescue Service chief on Tuesday.