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  Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett recently honored the Montgomery College Women’s Soccer team, The Lady Knights, for their historic victory in winning their first National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III national title with a 4-0 victory over Monroe Community College of New York.  The team finished the year with an impressive 17-3 record, outscoring their opponents 65-15.  Coach Kelly Wakeman (holding the proclamation with Leggett) was named the NJCAA Division III Soccer Coach of the Year.

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  Milken Award Winner… Gaithersburg Middle School English teacher Madeline Hanington was recognized by the Montgomery County Council on Jan. 31 for winning a prestigious Milken Award, which is considered one of the top national honors for teachers. At the ceremonies in Rockville were, left to right: Councilmembers Craig Rice and Phil Andrews, Ms. Hanington, Gaithersburg Middle School Principal Carol Godard and Councilmember Valerie Ervin.

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  Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Animal Services and Adoption Center, which will be operated by the Police Department’s Animal Services Division and is expected to open in the summer of 2013. Pictured from left to right are: Director of the Animal Services Division Captain Michael Wahl; Assistant Police Chief Betsy Davis; Director of MCPAW Allan Cohen; County Councilmember Phil Andrews; County Council President Roger Berliner; Leggett; Maryland Delegate Sam Arora; Miss Teen Montgomery County Sylvia Greene; Montgomery County Humane Society President and CEO Cris Bombaugh; Department of General Services Director David Dise; and K-9 Sergeant Ari Elkin with Deko.  See News Release for more info.

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  Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett answers questions from reporters during his unveiling of the six-year Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Capital Budget and FY 2013-2018 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) that strikes a careful balance between meeting capital construction priorities and the continued need to put the County’s fiscal house in order.

  • Press Release
  • CIP Budget
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  The new carryout bag law went into effect January 1, 2012, so do your part to fight litter by bringing your bag(s) when you shop. For more information about the law -- including some basic facts and Frequently Asked Questions for residents and retailers.

  • Paper or plastic ? (from Washington Post).
  • Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/bag.

   

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  Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett today announced the Building Lot Termination preservation easement acquisition of the 200 acre W. Drew Stabler farm in the Laytonsville area.  Joining Leggett were (left to right) local attorney James Clifford, Robert Kaufman of the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association, Former County Council member Michael Knapp, John Zawitoski with DED’s Agricultural Services Division, Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board member Robert Cissell, County Council member Nancy Floreen, Sunny Ridge Farm owner Drew Stabler, Ag Advisory Committee member Jane Evans, Jeremy Criss DED’s Agricultural Services Division manager, County Council Member George Leventhal and Agricultural Advisory Committee Chairman David Weitzer. Press release.

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  Montgomery County Recreation is accepting registrations for summer camps and programs. View Summer Camp Guide online.

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  17TH COUNTY COUNCIL… The 17th County Council of Montgomery County was inaugurated on Dec. 6, 2010. Each member was elected to a four-year term. Seated, left to right: Roger Berliner, Valerie Ervin, Nancy Floreen and George Leventhal. Standing: Hans Riemer, Craig Rice, Marc Elrich, Nancy Navarro and Phil Andrews.

• In this week's edition hosted by Susan Kenedy, we'll find out what local leaders have to say about the Governor's proposed state budget and how it will affect Montgomery County; Police Chief Tom Manger visits our studio for a discussion on the need for more officers on the streets; the council takes a vote on the mode of transportation for the Corridor Cities Transitway; and we'll show you a program that is working to help this county's young women develop into exceptional students. All these stories plus submissions from our partners at Rockville 11, MCPS, MCTV and MCM on County Report This Week.

Carryout Bag Law
Information for residents and retailers about Montgomery County's new carryout bag law.

Days of Commemoration
In recognition of Montgomery County’s religious, ethnic and cultural diversity and in respect for the diversity of its own workforce, on March 28, 2006, the County Council passed legislation. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/commemoration for details.

FY 2013 Budget Information.
FY2013 Operating Budget Forum presentation held during January, 2012. (pdf)

Respect the Space; Accessible Parking
Information about the new County initiative that will provide for greater enforcement of accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- Available to download flyer (PDF) and logo (PDF).
- More information from MD Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).

Montgomery County Delegation Visits Morazán, El Salvador, July 23 - 30, 2011
- Montgomery sister city agreement strengthens ties to Salvadoran city (WP from 10-11-2011)
- News Release
- Photos from the visit and more links

Code Enforcement Changes to be Effective in Spring 2011
New code enforcement laws initiated by the County Executive and approved by the County Council are designed to help protect residential neighborhoods. These laws go into effect April 24, 2011. For more information about these new laws and how they may affect you.

Life in a War Zone: Montgomery County during the Civil War
In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Heritage Montgomery has produced a 60-minute documentary film on the history of the Civil War in Montgomery County. Historic and contemporary images of local heritage sites, video of Civil War re-enactors...

Watch "Seniors Today" online
This month's edition features an interview with Howard Gleckman, author of "Caring for Our Parents" and Suzanne Mintz, president and CEO of The National Family Caregivers Association, about the challenges and rewards of caring for a loved one...

Pepco Work Group Releases Final Report (PDF | 3.4 MB)
Read 'Pepco Reliability' to find Work Group's recent customer survey results, and more.

The Fillmore in Silver Spring
- For more information about Live Nation in Silver Spring.

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
Get information on the closure of Walter Reed Medical Center and realignment to Bethesda and Fort Belvoir and the impact on local communities and ongoing efforts by the County to address impacts of the changes. Also find helpful relocation information...more

Transit Task Force
The Montgomery County Transit Task Force, a public – private partnership with members appointed by the County Executive, is the only organization focused exclusively to make a comprehensive rapid transit system in Montgomery County a reality for its citizens and businesses.

Arts and Humanities Council
The County’s designated local arts agency, committed to providing non-profit organizations, artists and scholars with the resources they need to bring quality arts and humanities to our community.

Visit healthymontgomery.org.
County officials today launched a new one-stop source for population-based data and information about community health. Data and information on more than 90 topics related to the health and well being of Montgomery County residents can be found.