Reporters interested in asking Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich questions will have the opportunity to do so during this week’s virtual media briefing, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16. This…
Councilmembers Luedtke and Evans Sponsor Bill 28-26 to Update Membership of Intellectual and Development Disabilities Commission (IDDC) – Mocofeed
Today, the Montgomery County Council approved legislation to update the composition of the Intellectual and Development Disabilities Commission (IDDC), focused on enhancing self-determination and community voice. This legislation was supported by the…
Weekly Crime Report for September 8 – 14, 2026 – Mocofeed
September 15, 2026 Child Passenger Safety Tips The third week in September is Child Passenger Safety Week. This national campaign urges parents and caregivers to protect their children making sure they secure…
Councilmember Stewart Leads on a Package of Tax Credit Bills – Mocofeed
Tax credits would assist families with modest incomes, public school employees, those on fixed incomes and seniors Councilmember Kate Stewart introduced three bills today, along with current and former Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee colleagues, that would expand tax credit options to homeowners, public school…
Councilmember Stewart Introduces New Fire Safety Measure for High-Rise Apartments – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart introduced new legislation today that aims to strengthen fire safety in high-rise apartment buildings. The proposed legislation would require high-rise apartments, five stories or higher, to have smoke escape hoods on-site and readily available for firefighters to access…
Councilmember Evans Introduces Legislation to Close Short-Term Rental Compliance Gaps and Protect County Revenue – Mocofeed
Today, Councilmember Shebra Evans introduced Bill 42-26, Transient Lodging Facilities – Short Term Residential Rental – Online Platform Compliance. The bill seeks to reduce the amount of revenue that is lost when…
Montgomery County Council Reaffirms Reappointment of James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board – Mocofeed
The Montgomery County Council voted to reaffirm the appointment of Commissioner James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board, which is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The…
Detectives Investigate Croydon Avenue Carjacking, Assault, and Attempted Kidnapping; Facial Composite of Suspect Released – Mocofeed
Gaithersburg, MD – Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division detectives are investigating a carjacking, assault and attempted kidnapping of an adult female that occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2026,…
Emergency Road Closures in Poolesville – Mocofeed
On or about Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will enact an emergency road closure on both Club Hollow Road and Whites Store Road in Poolesville. Local traffic…
Neighborhood Project to Slow Drivers Down, Improve Safety for All Users Along Wheaton’s McComas Avenue Marks First Milestone – Mocofeed
On Monday, Sept. 14, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-González, and Councilmember Kate Stewart were joined by Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Director Chris Conklin and other…