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Democratic Executive Candidates Address Forum Questions
The six Democratic candidates for Montgomery County executive had a chance to address what is likely to be uppermost in voters’ minds at the June primary: How are you different from the other candidates?
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County Council Votes to Approve $15 per Hour Minimum Wage
The County Council voted unanimously to require all county employers to pay employees a minimum wage of $15 an hour by July 1, 2024. In addition, the bill requires that […]
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Council to hold hearing tonight on raising minimum wage
There is a national effort to raise federal, state and local minimum wages. Photo from Wikimedia Commons. The County Council will hold a public hearing tonight on a bill that […]
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County launches “Renters Have Rights” campaign to assist tenants
Image taken from Montgomery County graphic. County Executive Ike Leggett (D), joined by councilmembers and representatives of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the Housing Opportunities Commission, yesterday […]
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County to offer physical parking permits to residents
Changes coming to residential parking permit system. Photo by Mike Diegel. County residents whose neighborhoods opted into the permit parking system will once again be able to get physical parking […]
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NTSB Releases Flower Branch Apartments Explosion Docket
The National Transportation Safety Board released its docket on the Flower Branch Apartments explosion this week, one year after the explosion that killed seven people, injured dozens and displaced several hundred residents.
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Law would ensure dogs off leash are legal in municipal dog parks
Grand opening of Takoma Park Dog Park. Photo by Mike Diegel. Dogs would be legally off leash in dog parks established by municipalities under legislation recently introduced by Councilmember Sidney […]
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Alliance Advocates for, Supports, Educates County Renters
If you’re a renter in Montgomery County, you have an advocacy, education and support group on your side.
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Council Passes Tax Credit for Urban Farms
The County Council unanimously passed a bill on March 7 that would grant a tax credit to certain properties that qualify as urban farms.