Council Enacts Albornoz-Luedtke Bill to Safeguard Job Applicants’ Healthcare Privacy
The County Council passed Bill 44-23 on Tuesday to protect job applicants’ healthcare information from employer inquiries.
Wheaton Seeks Community Leaders for Arts and Entertainment Advisory Board
Councilmember Natali Fani-González is teaming up with local artists, community leaders, and businesses to create a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Wheaton’s arts and entertainment scene.
Police Recruitment Efforts Struggle to Keep Pace with Rising Attrition Rates: Report
The County Council’s Public Safety Committee was briefed on Monday by legislative analyst Susan J. Farag about a decrease in police staffing. The Montgomery County Police Department’s officer count fell from 1,295 in 2019 to 1,101 in 2024, resulting in a loss of 194 officers over five years.
Enhance Your Cycling Skills: MCDOT and WABA to Offer Adult Bike, E-Scooter Classes This Spring
MCDOT and WABA are teaming up for low-cost adult bike & e-scooter classes this spring.
Elrich Addresses Concerns Over Downtown Silver Spring Crime, Safety
County Executive Marc Elrich discussed downtown Silver Spring crime concerns at his weekly media briefing, noting that the area’s perceived crime level does not match reality.
Montgomery County Awards $900K to 136 Nonprofits for Hate Crime Prevention and Security Upgrades
County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Andrew Friedson, and local nonprofit leaders announced $900,000 in grants to 136 organizations vulnerable to hate crimes on Wednesday.
Maryland Officials Okay More Purple Line Money, but Not Gladly
Governor Wes Moore and state financial officers approved nearly $500 million in additional funds for the troubled Purple Line project on Wednesday, despite condemning its delays and rising costs.
Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board Discusses Public Safety, Importance of Local Reporting
Councilmember Evan Glass and local media representatives were featured guests at Monday’s Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board meeting, who discussed public safety updates and the importance of local journalism.
Driving Progress: The Completion of Dedicated Bus Lanes on University Boulevard
Montgomery County, state and local transportation officials convened at Wheaton Forest Local Park on Friday to mark the completion of the dedicated bus lane project on University Boulevard, stretching from Amherst Avenue to Dennis Avenue in Wheaton.