Jawando will withdraw his bill Tuesday to focus on a state effort to eliminate tipped wage, his office says in a statement.

The law, which will likely not go into effect until next April at the earliest, comes after months of protracted and contentious debate.

404 pedestrians and bicyclists have been hit on county streets this year and another 11 have been killed.

The family of DeAndre Thomas cites the removal of school resource officers as a factor in the shooting that severely injured him.

Thrive Montgomery 2050, the much-debated update to the county’s general plan, unanimously passed a County Council vote Tuesday.

The Montgomery County Council results point to a diverse and majority-female legislature in Maryland’s largest county.

A proposal to cap rent increases in Montgomery County is now on ice until at least September. Some tenants say they’re facing large increases that take effect earlier than that.

Incumbent Executive Marc Elrich maintains a paper-thin lead over wealthy political newcomer David Blair.

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

The council will hold a public hearing on the measure next week, and is still subject to a vote.