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Aug 12, 2022

102 Uncounted Ballots Discovered in Montgomery County Could Affect Close Executive Primary

Marc Elrich was the presumed winner of the county executive primary, but now 102 provisional ballots could turn the tide on his win.

May 11, 2022

Montgomery County Executive Wants To Establish A $1 Million Abortion Access Fund

The abortion access fund is part of a plan to make Montgomery County a haven for people in need of abortion, be they Marylanders or out-of-state residents.

Jan 18, 2022

Business Owners And Residents Voice Opposition To Vaccine Mandate In Montgomery County

The vast majority of county residents who testified at a public hearing Tuesday before the Council said they opposed the mandate.

Dec 01, 2021

Montgomery County Will Vote On Hazard Pay For Non-Union Employees

The county will vote on $1.4 million for 83 managerial employees in the departments of fire and rescue, police, and sheriff’s office who filed grievances.

Nov 01, 2021

Update: Montgomery County Will End All Mask Mandates Once 85% Of Population Is Fully Vaccinated

Before the threshold is reached, masks will be required in public indoor spaces only after the county experiences seven consecutive days of “substantial” COVID-19 transmission.

Oct 19, 2021

Montgomery County Council To Hold Public Hearing On COVID Vaccine Mandate For Employees

The bill requires county employees to get vaccinated, apply for a medical exemption, or lose their jobs.

Aug 25, 2021

Mice, Mold, Leaks At Montgomery County Shelter Underscores Need For More Housing

“I feel like people need to understand this place is not designed for us to live out of,” one woman said.

Aug 18, 2021

Montgomery County’s Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles Resigns

Gayles has accepted another job elsewhere, though the details of his new role are still unknown.

Jul 26, 2021

Update: Montgomery County Council Approves More 5G Cell Towers

In a 7-2 vote, Montgomery County will allow the installation of 5G towers in some residential neighborhoods.

 
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