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Montgomery Updates
- Montgomery Update: 'Snowcrete' Clean Up Continues, Gathering Community Input on Data Centers, and Supporting Our Schools Through Higher Bond Limits (2/6)
- Montgomery Update: Montgomery County Update: Winter Storm Response, Safety Tips in the Bitter Cold, and Solidarity with Minneapolis (1/30)
- Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update (1/27)
- Montgomery Update: The Storm’s Coming: All You Need to Know for the Big Snow, Long Branch is Newest Maryland Main Street Community, and Upcoming Community Conversation About Data Centers (1/23)
- Montgomery Update: $6.6 Billion Recommended for County Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Investing in Social Safety Net, and Honoring MLK with a Day of Service (1/16)
- Montgomery Update: Feeling the Impacts of Federal Changes, Previewing the 2026 Maryland General Assembly, and Celebrating Climate Action Plan Progress (1/9)
- Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a Challenging 2025(12/31)
- Montgomery Update: An Economic Development Boost, Tenant Safety in High-Rise Buildings Back in the Spotlight, and Maintaining a Watchful Eye on Federal Actions Over the Holidays (12/24)
- Montgomery Update: Bolstering Tenant Protections to Prevent Homelessness, Phasing Out Single-Use Plastic Bags, and Discussing Our Economy with the New Leader of MCEDC, Jared Smith (12/19)
- Montgomery Update: Understanding the Fiscal Challenges Ahead, Controversial University Blvd Corridor Plan Approved by Council, and New Silver Spring Affordable Housing Apartments Open (12/12)
- MontgomeryMontgomery Update: Codifying Our Commitment to the Immigrant Community, New County Council Leadership, and Highlighting 2025 Economic Developments Wins (12/5)
- Montgomery Update: Montgomery Gives Local Campaign Launches, Lakeforest Mall Redevelopment Update, Small Biz Saturday, and the Happiest Thanksgivings Are Safe Ones (11/26)
- Montgomery Update: AstraZeneca Announces Major Investment in County, MCPS Board Finalizes its Capital Budget Request, and Reaction to University Boulevard Corridor Plan Changes (11/21)
- Montgomery Update: Federal Shutdown Ends Without a Clear Path Forward for SNAP or Affordable Health Care, Community Conversations About FY27 Budget Concluding, and Troubling University Boulevard Corridor Plan Moves Forward (11/14)
- Montgomery Update: Potential Federal Cuts Could Dismantle Montgomery County's Resources for the Unhoused, Creating Economic Development Opportunities through International Outreach, and Latest SNAP Benefits Information (11/7)
- Montgomery Update: County and State Respond to the Looming SNAP Crisis, Sharing Food Resource Information and Marking Another Stellar Financial Year with 53rd Consecutive 'Triple-A' Bond Rating (10/31)
- Montgomery Update: Rep. Raskin Hosts Roundtable on Health Care Costs, Gov. Moore Visits New Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center, and Halloween Events and Safety Tips (10/24)
- Montgomery Update: Superintendent’s Capital Budget Proposal, Federal Housing Cuts Impact County Services, and October Awareness Highlights (10/17)
- Montgomery Update: County Opens First in Nation Federal Workforce Career Center, Robust Affordable Housing Production and Preservation Results, and Federal Cuts to Energy Grants Create Higher Bills for Consumers (10/10)
- Montgomery Update: Federal Shutdown Impacts and Resources, Congressional Women’s Democratic Caucus Visit Upcounty, and Vision Zero Efforts Expand (10/3)
- Montgomery Update: $10 Million Investment in Early Childhood Education, Irresponsible and Unscientific Health Guidance from Feds, and New State Laws Go Into Effect on 10/1 (9/26)
- Montgomery Update: President Trump-led Actions Spreading Fear in Hispanic/Latino Community, Resistance to Attempts to Whitewash History about Slavery, and Federal EV Tax Credits Deadline is 9/30 (9/19)
- Montgomery Update: An Argument Against the University Boulevard Corridor Plan, Honoring Hispanic Heritage as ICE Intensifies, and Celebrating Tenant Protection Success (9/12)
- Montgomery Update: Focusing on Local Labor Pains as Trump Administration Dismantles Worker Protections, Looking Ahead to the Next Budget and Helping More Families Become Homeowners (9/5)
- Montgomery Update: Viva White Oak is Reinventing East County, Federal NOAA Cuts Jeopardize Public Safety and Environment, and new Police recruiting tool (8/29)
- Montgomery Update: 2025-2026 MCPS School Year Begins Next Week, 2nd Week of Trump Takeover of DC Police. and Federal Funding Decisions Negatively Impacting County and State (8/22)
- Montgomery Update: Responding to Federal Takeover of DC Police and Potential Impact on Unhoused in Region, Fed War on mRNA Vaccines (8/15)
- Montgomery Update: A Deep Dive into Housing, Boy Saved from Flooded Car Thanks Rescuers and Bridging Together a Community (8/8)
- Montgomery Updates: Affordable Housing Progress, Defending Our Environment and Creating a Safer Community with the Help of 'National Night Out' (8/1)
- Montgomery Updates: Flood Response, Climate Action, ZTA 25-02 Concerns and Local Business Growth (7/25)
- Montgomery Updates: Celebrating Local Heroes, Anniversaries and Innovation While Assessing Federal Budget Challenges (7/18)
- Montgomery Updates: County Invests in Flood and Storm Warning Systems, Holding Bad Landlords Accountable and Federal Decisions Harm Most Vulnerable Families (7/11)
- Montgomery Updates: “Big, Beautiful Bill” is Bad for County, A Closer Look at County’s Newest Affordable Housing Complex – Allium Place, New Laws in Effect and Celebrating Independence Day (7/3)
- Montgomery Update: Response to SCOTUS Decisions, Affordable Housing Community ‘Allium Place’ Opens, and Re-Zoning ZTA Before Council (6/27)
- Montgomery Update: Be Prepared for Extreme Heat Forecast, Summer Music Conversation with Nighthawks Founder Mark Wenner (6/20)
- Montgomery Update: In the Wake of LA Protests Against ICE Raids, County Continues to Protect Public Safety While Preserving Right to Peaceful Protest; New Trader Joe's Opens in Downtown Rockville and High Speed Internet Access for 3,000 Housing Units (6/13)
- Montgomery Update: Being a Pride Ally, Celebrating Our Diverse Community in Challenging Times and Spotlighting Community Accolades and Improvements (6/6)
- Montgomery Update: Master Developer Selected for the New North Bethesda, 'Fed to Ed' Program Announced and Reaction to Sanctuary Jurisdiction Designation (5/30)
- Montgomery Update: In Wake of Tragic Attack, County Offers Condolences and Condemns Anti-Semitism; County Council Approves FY26 Budget (5/23)
- Montgomery Update: FY26 Budget Passes Council Straw Vote - 99.8% of MCPS Request is Funded, Number of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Increases in County, and Sgt. Kepp Act Signed into Law by Governor Moore (5/16)
- Montgomery Update: Last Chance to Support Fully Funding MCPS, AstraZeneca Opens New $300 Million Facility, and Ride-On is Expanding to HoCo (5/9)
- Montgomery Update: Mourning the Loss of Ride On Operator Ruiz Bell, Historic Scotland Community Reopens Community Church and First 100 Days of Trump Administration (5/2)
- Montgomery Update: State of the County, FY26 Recommended Budget Updates and Veto of Bill 2-25: Property Tax Revenue Provides Excessive Tax Benefits for Developers (4/25)
- Montgomery Update: Veto Forthcoming Next Week, Supporting Sen. Van Hollen’s Efforts and County Assisting Displaced Federal Workers (4/18)
- Montgomery Update: New Laws Pass to Lower Prescription Drugs and Make our Streets Safer from Serial Speeders in Honor of MCPD Sgt. Pat Kepp Highlight End of 2025 General Assembly and New Effort to Reopen White’s Ferry (4/11)
- Montgomery Update: 2,220 HHS Jobs Cut, Push to Reject Developer Subsidies and Calls for Stronger Tenant Protections (4/4)
- Montgomery Update: Massive Layoffs at HHS and NIH, Mobilize Montgomery Effort Launched and Smart Cities Summit Recap (3/28)
- Montgomery Update: Record Education Funding, Help for Struggling Water Utility Customers and Fun Weekend Events (3/21)
- Montgomery Update: Sharing My FY26 Recommended Budget: Balancing Challenging Times with Investment in Education, Expanding Police Drones and Making Progress on Climate Action (3/14)
- Montgomery Update: Injunction Halts NIH Fed Grants Cut, “More Housing NOW” Proposals Need Deliberative, Careful Scrutiny, and County Fatal Overdoses Decline by 40% (3/7)
- Montgomery Update: Continued Support for Workers Affected by Federal Actions, Icon Honored with Building Renaming and County Partners with Sister City on a Global Business Center (2/28)
- Montgomery Update: Web Resources for Workers Impacted by Federal Actions and Virtual County Executive/County Council Townhall Next Tuesday Eve. with Sen. Van Hollen and Rep. Raskin (2/21)
- Montgomery Update: Addressing Concerns, Fears and Anxiety Within the Federal Workforce, Protecting Renters and a Veto (2/14)
- Montgomery Update: Federal Workforce Under Fire, Housing Bill Concerns and EOB Renaming for Ike Leggett on 2/24 (2/7)
- Montgomery Update: County First Responders Help Aid DCA Aviation Disaster, Updates on Continued Changes in Federal Government Policies and Operations, Climate Smart Campaign Begins | Español (1/31)
- Montgomery Update: New Presidential Administration Decisions Immediately Impacting County Residents | Español (1/24)
- Montgomery Update: Remembering A Fallen Hero, News About County Executive’s Proposed Capital Budget and Honoring the Life of MLK | Español (1/17)
- Montgomery Update: Significant Snowfall Impacts County, 2025 Legislative Priorities and Pausing the 'Attainable Housing Strategies' Plan | Español (1/10)
- Montgomery Update: Watching for Wintry Weather and an Update on Crime Statistics | Español (1/3)
- Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich’s Top 10 of 2024 | Español (12/27)
- Montgomery Update: Honoring Our Human Rights Champions and Seasonal Reminders | Español (12/20)
- Montgomery Update: A Fitter 2025, Healthy Financial Projections and Honoring a National Hero in Silver Spring | Español (12/13)
- Montgomery Update: Honoring Ike, New Council Leadership, and Hate/Bias Incident Reporting Portal Opens | Español (12/6)
- Montgomery Update: Have a Great Thanksgiving: Travel Safely, Remember Those in Need and Shop Small Businesses | Español (11/27)
- Montgomery Update: Governor Moore comes to Montgomery County, and more on Attainable Housing | Español (11/22)
- Montgomery Update: Elections have consequences – preparing for potential impacts from federal government leadership change | Español (11/15)
- Montgomery Update: After the Election, Preparing for What Must Be Done Ahead | Español (11/8)
- Montgomery Update: Governor Moore visits and talks electric vehicles, Election Day is Near, and November is Remembrance and Reconciliation Month | Español (11/1)
- Montgomery Update: High Turnout as Early Voting Begins; Push Poll Is Not Policy | Español (10/25)
- Montgomery Update: Olympic Champion Katie Ledecky Comes to Town, and Attainable Housing is not Smart Growth | Español (10/18)
- Montgomery Update: Updating the Efforts of Maryland Task Force 1 in the Hurricane-Battered Parts of Our Nation | Español (10/11)
- Montgomery Update: Attainable Housing is a disruptive, misguided proposal: CE explains why | Español (10/4)
- Montgomery Update: Continuing Actions to Protect Nonprofit and Faith-based Organizations from Hate or Bias Attacks | Español (9/27)
- Montgomery Update: Montgomery County Earns High Marks from Credit Agencies, Opens Montgomery College's Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Center | Español (9/20)
- Montgomery Update: Residents Can Weigh In with an Online Survey on County Services | Español (9/13)
- Montgomery Update: Happy Birthday Montgomery County | Español (9/6)
- Montgomery Update: Safe School Year Will Include Pilot Programs for Cell Phones and Social Media | Español (8/30)
- Montgomery Update: Looking Forward to the New School Year | Español (8/23)
- Montgomery Update: Coordinating Efforts to Prevent Gold Bar Fraud Scams | Español (8/17)
- Montgomery Update: New MCPS Superintendent Provides Update on Upcoming School Year, Drought Remains Despite Heavy Rains | Español (8/9)
- Montgomery Update: A New North Bethesda Is Coming | Español (8/2)
- Montgomery Update: Silver Spring Is No. 1: ‘Fortune’ Names It As the Best Place in U.S. for Families to Live | Español (7/26)
- Montgomery Update: Expanding MCPD’s Successful Drone as First Responder Program to Improve Public Safety | Español (7/19)
- Montgomery Update: Montgomery Update: Taking Action on Disturbing Large House Parties | Español (7/12)
- Montgomery Update: Enjoy the Fourth of July Celebrations—and Stay Safe | Español (7/3)
- Montgomery Update: As We Welcome a New Police Chief, We Offer Much Thanks to the One Who Is Retiring | Español (6/28)
- Montgomery Update: Big Welcomes for Our New Police Chief and Our New Superintendent of Schools | Español (6/21)
- Montgomery Update: Facing MCPS Long-term Budget Issues | Español (6/14)
- Montgomery Update: Climate Change Is Causing Radical Weather—Including Tornadoes | Español (6/7)
- Montgomery Update: Introducing My Nominee to be the Next Fire Chief | Español (5/31)
- Montgomery Update: Introducing My Nominee to be the Next MCPD Chief | Español (5/24)
- Montgomery Update: Thoughts on the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget That the Council Will Adopt | Español (5/17)
- Montgomery Update: County Has Emerged from Pandemic Ready for the Future | Español (5/10)
- Montgomery Update: The State of the County is Strong | Español (5/3)
- Montgomery Update: Higher Ed Opportunities Expanding Throughout the County | Español (4/26)
- Montgomery Update: Combined Efforts Lead to Thwarting Potential School Threat | Español (4/19)
- Montgomery Update: Maryland General Assembly session ends, FY25 budget discussion and eclipse excitement | Español (4/12)
- Montgomery Update: Responding to crime concerns with increased investment and actions | Español (4/5)
- Montgomery Update: Economic Development Trip to Taiwan Will Produce Valuable Results for County | Español (3/29)
- Montgomery Update: Our Commitment to Recruit Women for Police Department and Fire and Rescue Service | Español (3/22)
- Montgomery Update: Recommended Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget Reflects County’s Priorities Without Raising Taxes | Español (3/15)
- Montgomery Update: Supporting Legislation That Would Make MCPS Budget More Transparent and Accountable | Español (3/8)
- Montgomery Update: Maryland Counties in Need of Special Taxing Districts to Build Roads, Grow Business | Español (3/1)
- Montgomery Update: Reflecting on Black History Month with Former County Executive Ike Leggett | Español (2/23)
- Montgomery Update: ‘Year of Service’ Could Be the Right Path for Some Post-High School Graduates | Español (2/16)
- Montgomery Update: Supporting Legislation That Will Take Reckless Drivers Off the Roads | Español (2/9)
- Montgomery Update: Maryland Shows Its Belief That We Are on the Right Path in Transportation | Español (2/2)
- Montgomery Update: Committed to Eliminating Human Trafficking | Español (1/26)
- Montgomery Update: Recommended Six-Year Capital Budget Prioritizes Education, Transportation, Infrastructure, Housing | Español (1/19)
- Montgomery Update: Maryland General Assembly Has Opportunities for Major Actions in 2024 Session | Español (1/12)
- Montgomery Update: By Using Less Salt on Roads and Sidewalks, We Stay Safe and Also Protect the Environment | Español (1/5)
- A New Year's Message from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich (12/31)
- Holiday Message from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich (12/24)
- Message from the County Executive: Getting Help for Our Businesses (12/17)
- Montgomery Update: Hope is Ahead in COVID-19 Battle, But We Are Not Ready for Complacency (12/10)
- Montgomery Update: COVID-19 Crisis Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better (12/3)
- Thanksgiving Message from County Executive (11/25)
- Montgomery Update: We Need to Get Control of COVID-19 (11/19)
- Montgomery Update: These Holidays Will Be, And Must Be, Different (11/12)
- Montgomery Update: It Has Been Quite a Week (11/5)
- Montgomery Update: Keeping You Current on County News (10/29)
- Reopening Montgomery: Carefully Watching the Numbers (10/22)
- Reopening Montgomery: We Will Be Getting There in a Flash (10/15)
- Reopening Montgomery: The Rules of COVID-19 Safety Apply to All (10/8)
- Reopening Montgomery: Moving Ahead–Safely (10/1)
- Reopening Montgomery: Beating COVID-19 Fatigue (9/25)
- Reopening Montgomery: Notable on Your Ballot (9/18)
- Reopening Montgomery: Moving Carefully into Fall (9/10)
- Reopening Montgomery: A Thank You to Labor (9/3)
- Reopening Montgomery: Soccer Games Allowed, Voting by Mail is Safe (8/27)
- Reopening Montgomery: An Active August (8/20)
- Reopening Montgomery Moving Forward (8/14)
- Reopening Montgomery — Being Tough While Being Flexible (8/6)
- Reopening Montgomery — Providing Help in Many Ways (7/30)
- Reopening Montgomery — The Hidden Problems Behind the Silent Disease (7/23)
- Reopening Montgomery — The Numbers Tell the Story (7/16)
- Reopening Montgomery — Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility (7/9)
- Reopening Montgomery — Stepping in Carefully (7/2)
- Reopening Montgomery — But We Must Do It Safely (6/25)
- Phase 2 Reopening Starts Friday, June 19 (6/18)
- Getting Ready to Move to Phase 2 Reopening (6/11)
- Reopening Montgomery County While Keeping Us Safe (6/5)
- County Executive Elrich and County Health Officer Gayles Announce Phase I Reopening (5/29)
- Data Dashboard Shows Our Road to Reopening (5/21)
- Stay-at-Home Executive Order in Effect in Montgomery County (5/18)
- Stay At Home Order Remains In Effect (5/14)
- We Cannot Stop Now (5/11)
- Limited Outdoor Activities OK, But Proceed with Caution (5/7)
- Feeling the Financial Fallout (5/4)
- Maintain Physical Distancing to Flatten the Curve (4/30)
- Financial Relief for Renters and People in Need (4/27)
- New Testing Sites and Family Violence Awareness (4/23)
- Helping with Food Insecurity (4/20)
- Message from County Executive Marc Elrich (4/16)
- Face Covering Health Order Starts Today (4/13)
- Wear a Face Covering! (4/8)
- Answers to Your COVID-19 Questions (4/6)
- A Message from County Executive Marc Elrich (4/1)
- County Executive Marc Elrich Stresses Social Distancing as County Cases Continue to Rise (3/28)
- County Executive Marc Elrich Responds to Governor’s Actions (3/24)
- Stay updated on COVID-19 Cases on Montgomery County Website (3/20)
- A Message from County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles (3/15)
- COVID-19 UPDATES: A Message from County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles (March 15, 2020) Special Edition
- County Health Officials Monitoring Novel Coronavirus Situation; What You Can Do to Help Be Prepared (3/4/2020)
- County Executive Elrich, State and County Leaders Say They Are Committed to Building a 21st Century Economy at Launch of Business Connect in Bethesda (2/18/2020)
- County Executive Elrich Fights For Increased Funding for School Construction (2/4/2020)
- County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes Record Funding for Affordable Housing and Highlights Accomplishments in State of the County Address (1/25/2020)
- Traffic Relief News, MLK Events, State of the County Address & Maryland General Legislative Session Begins (1/10/2020)
