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The Glass Gazette: November 20, 2025, (en español)
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The Glass Gazette: October 23, 2025, (en español)
The Glass Gazette: October 9, 2025, (en español)
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The Glass Gazette: August 28, 2025 -- Back to School Edition (en español)
The Glass Gazette: August 14, 2025 (en español)
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The Glass Gazette: January 30, 2025 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: January 16, 202 5 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: 2024 Wrap-Up (en español)
The Glass Gazette: December 12, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: November 21, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: November 7, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: October 24, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: October 10, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: September 26, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: September 12, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: August 22, 2024 -- Back to School Edition (en español)
The Glass Gazette: August 8, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: July 25, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: July 11, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: June 20, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: June 6, 2024 -- Pride Month Edition (en español)
The Glass Gazette: May 21, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: May 2, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: April 18, 202 -- Earth Day Edition ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: April 4, 2024 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: March 21, 2024 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: March 7, 2024 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
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The Glass Gazette: January 25, 2024 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: January 11, 2024 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: 2023 Wrap-Up
The Glass Gazette: December 15, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: November 30, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: November 16, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: November 2, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: October 19, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
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The Glass Gazette: September 21, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: September 7, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: August 24, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: August 10, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: July 27, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: July 14, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: June 29, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: June 15, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: Pride Month 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: May 18, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: May 4, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: Earth Day Edition ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: April 6, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: March 23, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: March 9, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: February 24, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: February 9, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: January 26, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: January 12, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: December 2022
The Glass Gazette: November 2022
The Glass Gazette: October 2022
The Glass Gazette: Back to School Edition
The Glass Gazette: July 2022
The Glass Gazette: June 2022
Pride Month 2022 with Councilmember Evan Glass
The Glass Gazette: May 2022
The Glass Gazette: Earth Month Edition
Special Edition: Senior Resources Newsletter
The Glass Gazette: March 2022
The Glass Gazette: February 2022
The Glass Gazette: January 2022
The Glass Gazette: December 2021
Special Edition: Transportation and Pedestrian Safety Update
The Glass Gazette: November 2021
The Glass Gazette: October 2021
The Glass Gazette: September 2021
The Glass Gazette: August 2021
The Glass Gazette: July 2021
The Glass Gazette: June 2021
Special Edition: Pride Month 2021
The Glass Gazette: May 2021
Special Edition: Earth Day 2021
The Glass Gazette: April 2021
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The Glass Gazette: January 2021
The Glass Gazette: December 2020
The Glass Gazette: November 2020
The Glass Gazette: October 2020
The Glass Gazette: September 2020
The Glass Gazette: Suffragette Edition
The Glass Gazette: August 2020
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The Glass Gazette: June 2020
Second Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Events
The Glass Gazette: May 2020
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The Glass Gazette: February 2020
The Glass Gazette: January 2020
The Glass Gazette: December 2019
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Press Releases and Statements
December 9, 2025: Council Passes the HERO Act
November 4, 2025: Council Passes Bicycle Safety Legislation
October 21, 2025: Councilmembers Evan Glass and Sidney Katz Introduce the HERO Act
July 29, 2025: Councilmember Evan Glass Introduces Bicycle Safety Legislation
June 27, 2025: Statement from Councilmember Evan Glass on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor
June 17, 2025: Councilmember Evan Glass Introduces Native Plant Protection Act
June 3, 2025: County Executive Marc Elrich, Congressman Jamie Raskin and Councilmember Evan Glass Join LGBTQ+ Leaders for Seventh Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Rockville
June 2, 2025: Councilmember Evan Glass Announces Seventh Annual LGBTQ+ Pride in Montgomery County
May 15, 2025: Councilmember Evan Glass’ Statement on the FY26 Operating Budget and Amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program
April 1, 2025: Council Passes Resolution Uplifting Fair Housing Month and Affirming Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
February 25, 2025: Council Approves Executive Regulation to Establish Building Energy Performance Standards
February 4, 2025: Council Passes Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act
February 4, 2025: Council Passes Legislation to Reduce Cost of Housing Construction
November 19, 2024: Councilmembers Evan Glass, Natali Fani-González and Dawn Luedtke Introduce Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act (en español)
July 30, 2024: Council Passes Legislation to Reduce Office Vacancies
June 4, 2024: Councilmember Glass Announces Sixth Annual LGBTQ+ Pride in Montgomery County
May 16, 2024: Councilmember Evan Glass’ Statement on the FY25 Operating Budget and FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program
April 16, 2024: Economic Development Committee Introduces Legislation to Reduce Office Vacancies
March 5, 2024: Council Enacts Zoning Measure to Eliminate Parking Requirements and Promote Housing Near Transit Hubs
March 4, 2024: Councilmember Glass to Host Forum on Combating Opioid Overdose Deaths
January 18, 2024: Councilmember Evan Glass Appointed to Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee
January 16, 2024: Council Passes Legislation to Expand Tree Canopy Conservation
December 12, 2023: Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education (SAFE) Act Passes Montgomery County Council
December 5, 2023: Statement on Montgomery County Council Anti-Hate Task Force from Councilmember Glass
December 5, 2023: Outgoing Council President Evan Glass’ Remarks on 2023 Council Presidency
November 28, 2023: Councilmembers Introduce Proposed Zoning Measure to Promote Housing Near Transit Hubs
November 7, 2023: Council Vice President Friedson and President Glass Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Conservation of the Tree Canopy
October 10, 2023: Montgomery County Council Approves the Pedestrian Master Plan
October 2, 2023: Montgomery County Council to Host its Tenth Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration
September 26, 2023: Montgomery County Council Enacts Legislation that will Prohibit Sale and Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
September 22, 2023: Council President Glass Holds Press Conference on the Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education (SAFE) Act
September 19, 2023: Montgomery County Council Passes the Safe Streets Act of 2023
September 1, 2023: Montgomery County Council President Glass, Councilmembers Jawando and Sayles Host Council's African Heritage Month Commemoration
July 10, 2023: Anti-Hate Task Force Kicks Off First Meeting on July 11 at 7 p.m.
June 5, 2023: Montgomery County Council Invites Residents to a Community Conversation on Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
May 26, 2023: Council President Evan Glass Launches Fifth Annual LGBTQ+ Pride in Montgomery County
May 25, 2023: Council President Evan Glass' Statement on Council Approval of FY24 Operating Budget and Amended FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program
May 18, 2023: Council President Evan Glass' Statement on the FY24 Operating Budget and Amended FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program
May 17, 2023: Council Enacts Legislation Aimed at Increasing Safety for Late Night Businesses and Patrons
May 4, 2023: Montgomery County Dedicates New Affordable Senior Apartment Community in Silver Spring That Is Named for Former County Executive Isiah Leggett
May 1, 2023: Statement from Council President Evan Glass on the Retirement of Senator Ben Cardin
April 26, 2023: Montgomery Council President Glass and Councilmember Kristin Mink Host Council's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Commemoration
April 11, 2023: Montgomery County Council Unanimously Passes Resolution in Support of the Transgender Community
April 11, 2023: Statement from Council President Evan Glass on the 2023 Legislative Session
March 24, 2023: Statement from Council President Glass on County Executive Elrich's Disapproval of Planning Board Appointee James Hedrick
March 23, 2023: Councilmembers Stewart and Glass to Host Community Conversation on Safety in Silver Spring
March 15, 2023: Council President Glass' Statement on the FY24 Recommended Operating Budget
February 28, 2023: Council President Glass Leads Council Resolution Calling for Emergency Rental Assistance Funding from State of Maryland
February 27, 2023: Council President Evan Glass Introduces Safe Streets Act of 2023
February 6, 2023: Council President Evan Glass Announces Roadmap to Boost Economic Development in Montgomery County
January 31, 2023: Montgomery County Council to Hold Black History Month Commemoration on February 7 at 11:30 a.m.
December 6, 2022: Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass Announces Council Committee Assignments
December 6, 2022: Montgomery County Council Elects Evan Glass as President and Andrew Friedson as Vice President
November 14, 2022: Council Vice President Glass Wins 2022 Phyllis Campbell Newsome Award
November 9, 2022: Incumbent Montgomery County Councilmembers Albornoz, Friedson, Glass, Jawando and Katz are Winners in the Gubernatorial General Election
June 6, 2022: Council Vice President Evan Glass and County Executive Marc Elrich Kick Off Pride Month with Pride Flag Raising on June 7
May 19, 2022: Council Vice President Evan Glass’ Statement on the FY23 Operating Budget and FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program
February 15, 2022: Council Vice President Evan Glass Passes the Shovel Our Sidewalks Act
February 14, 2022: Councilmember Katz and Council Vice President Glass to Introduce Bill Aimed at Establishing All-Gender Restrooms in Public and County Facilities
February 10, 2022: Vision Zero Event Hosted by Council Vice President Evan Glass to Focus on Pedestrian and Street Safety
January 18, 2022: Councilmember Hucker Joined By Reps. Brown, Raskin, Del. Charkoudian, Council Vice-President Glass and Community Leaders During Rally for Justice for Five-Year-Old Handcuffed by MCPD at East Silver Spring Elementary School
January 6, 2022: Vice President Evan Glass’ Legislative Priorities in 2022 and MCPS’ Health and Safety Protocols will be the Focus of “En Sintonía con el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery” Tomorrow at 2 p.m. on Radio America
December 7, 2021: Montgomery County Council Elects Gabe Albornoz as President and Councilmember Evan Glass as Vice President
November 30, 2021: Councilmember Glass Reaches Agreement with Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation to Expand Access to Open Meetings
November 30, 2021: Council Approves Ride On Fare Holiday Extension Through July 2, 2022
November 9, 2021: Montgomery County Council Enacts Legislation on the Issuance and Review of Body-Worn Cameras for Montgomery County Police
October 22, 2021: Pedestrian Safety, School Bus Safety Week and “Say Yes to the Test” Campaign will be the Focus of “En Sintonía con el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery” on Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. on Radio America
October 5, 2021: Council Enacts Legislation to Increase Public Transparency on County Settlement Agreements
September 28, 2021: Council Approves Ride On Fare Holiday until January 2022
September 2, 2021: Emergency Rally to Support Afghan Refugees
August 10, 2021: Montgomery County Council Urges Maryland Board of Public Works to Receive Required Fiscal Analysis Before Voting on Pre-Development Agreement to Build Toll Lanes on I-270 and I-495
July 29, 2021: Council's insistence in 2019 led to today's launch of $42 million dollar first responder radio system
June 15, 2021: Council approves Working Families Income Supplement Bill to expand eligibility for the tax credit
May 27, 2021: Montgomery County Council approves FY22 Operating Budget and amendments to the FY21-26 Capital Improvements Program focused on recovery and assistance programs
May 26, 2021: Council Supports Keeping 'Open Streets' Open to Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Diners and Community Members As County Recovers From Pandemic
May 20, 2021: Council reaches preliminary agreement on FY22 Operating Budget and amendments to the FY21-26 Capital Improvements Program focused on recovery and assistance programs
May 18, 2021: Council President Hucker Introduces Bill on the Use and Review of Body-Worn Cameras for Montgomery County Police
April 23, 2021: Council Approves the Housing Justice Act
March 16, 2021: Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Glass' Legislation to Expand Support for Biotech, Life Sciences and Medical Research
February 22, 2021: Shovel Our Sidewalks Act Introduction to Increase Pedestrian Safety
February 9, 2021: Legislation expanding composting and creating a greener local economy passes the Council unanimously
January 21, 2021: Vision Zero conference to spotlight pedestrian and street safety hosted by Councilmember Evan Glass
December 1, 2020: Councilmember Evan Glass, Essential Workers and Labor Unions Call on WMATA to halt proposed service cuts
October 27, 2020: Council introduces $334,500 special appropriation for additional arts and humanities relief funding
October 26, 2020: Councilmember Evan Glass to introduce legislation that increases composting in Montgomery County
October 6, 2020: Montgomery County Council passes LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights Spearheaded by Councilmember Evan Glass
July 28, 2020: Remarks from Councilmember Evan Glass on Council action to increase funding for rental assistance and homelessness prevention
July 21, 2020: Council expands mission and duties of Interagency Commission on Homelessness
July 6, 2020: Councilmember Evan Glass introduces LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights
April 28, 2020: Council introduces $2 million in emergency funding for Covid-19 emergency rental assistance
March 3, 2020: Councilmember Evan Glass Accepts Vision Zero Award from the Washington Area Bicyclist Association
February 10, 2020: Montgomery County introduces support for D.C. Statehood
January 22, 2020: Councilmember Evan Glass to donate Pride Flag to County Historical Society
October 10, 2019: Councilmember Evan Glass to introduce Legislation Raising $100 million for Affordable Housing
June 6, 2019: Councilmember Evan Glass and County Executive Elrich to Kickoff Pride Month with Flag raising
May 16, 2019: Councilmember Evan Glass' statement on the County's operating and captial budget agreement
May 7, 2019: Councilmember Evan Glass' Montgomery County Pay Equity Act Passes Council Unanimously
March 5, 2019: Councilmember Evan Glass fights for equal pay in Montgomery County