Head of county police union says he was surprised by Elrich comment that black uniforms are ‘intimidating’
Says improving comfort is goal of possible change; social justice groups advise spending money on better policing
Government
Elrich announces plan for 3% cap for rental increases in coming months
Plan detailed at county executive candidate forum at Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County
County Council gives preliminary OK to $6.3 billion operating budget
Final vote scheduled for next week on spending plan for fiscal 2023
Ride On could cost $1 per ride beginning in July
County Council switches from earlier position during budget deliberations that bus service would remain free
Coronavirus booster vaccines for younger kids could be available by weekend or next week, county health officials say
Shots would be administered at county clinics and schools and by private providers
Former Montgomery County Executive Sidney Kramer dies at 96
He also served on the County Council, as a state senator
Gaithersburg council approves $72.5 million budget for fiscal 2023
$1.9 million spending increase includes wage hike for city employees
Montgomery County again searching for health officer after candidate withdraws
Candidate, the third to withdraw, was awaiting confirmation by state
County Council Member Will Jawando tests positive for COVID-19
He says he is isolating and experiencing mild symptoms
County Council gives preliminary approval to extension of free Ride On bus fare
Free fare would last through June 2023; members choose not to subsidize Metrobus
Protesters outside Rockville biopharmaceutical facility demand parent company release beagles used in testing
Group urges county to rescind funding for Inotiv after Humane Society alleges mistreatment of animals at Indiana lab
County Council says it supports housing at Chevy Chase Library site
No formal proposal yet, but council amends library capital budget to explore idea
District 4 County Council candidates say more action needed to improve affordable housing, policing, sustainability
Four of five Democratic candidates participated in forum hosted by Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Beat
Montgomery County’s next round of rental assistance begins Monday
About $43 million from federal and state funds will be available
Elrich announces $1 million for abortion providers, reproductive services
Move comes in wake of Roe v. Wade draft decision leak
County fire and rescue service could get more first responders, increase salaries
County Council looking to add $18 million to budget for next fiscal year
Here’s what to know about the county’s 911 automated callback feature
Caller encounters new system when struggling to reach 911
County Council considering spending more to cover increased costs for partner nonprofits
Additional funding would go to groups that help with food security, housing, mental health services
Despite rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations remain low in county
Officials say natural immunity and vaccination rates mean current wave hasn’t impacted health system like prior ones
Parks from Bethesda to Germantown to get upgrades with new state funding
Projects include new playground equipment, a sports park at Wheaton Regional and a new urban park in downtown Bethesda
