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General Coverage
What does Montgomery County’s most powerful woman really want?
- The Banner Montgomery, 11/24/25
Rep. Raskin's Local Hero Video Series: Week 289 Feat. Kate Stewart
- 12/31/25
Councilmember Stewart Honored for Public Service
- Montgomery Community Media, 12/4/25
Response to Federal Actions
Support Package
‘The Need is Great’: Council Approves Millions to Buffer Shutdown Impacts
- Montgomery Community Media, 11/18/25
Montgomery County passes $7.75 million plan for food assistance and nonprofit support
- The Banner Montgomery, 11/18/25
County Council approves $7.75M spending package to address shutdown impacts
- Bethesda Today, 11/18/25
Montgomery County Council approves $7.7M for food assistance, mental health nonprofits
- WTOP, 11/18/25
Montgomery County Council passes ‘support package’ to help families, nonprofits impacted by shutdown
- DC News Now, 11/18/25
Montgomery County Council approves $7.75 million public service support package for residents
- WUSA 9, 11/19/25
Montgomery County, Md. leaders pledge $7.75M for aid if SNAP runs out in November
- WJLA 7 News, 10/28/25
Here’s how Montgomery County plans to use $7.75 million to respond to SNAP cuts
- The Banner Montgomery, 10/28/25
Food Assistance and Healthcare
‘They Want to Break Us, But We Can’t,’: Delaney Packs Snack Bags for Kids Before SNAP Benefits End
- Montgomery Community Media, 10/31/25
With federal food aid disruptions looming, Germantown’s Upcounty Hub provides relief
- Bethesda Today, 10/31/25
Amid Shutdown, Gov. Moore, Maryland State & County Officials Vow to Help Residents Pay for Health Care
- Montgomery Community Media, 10/3/25
‘We Cannot Let This Shutdown Break Us’: Germantown Center Continues Services
- Montgomery Community Media, 10/2/25
What to do if you’re affected by the government shutdown
- The Banner Montgomery, 10/3/25
Supporting the Federal Workforce
County Strives to Assist Displaced Federal Workers
- Montgomery Community Media, 10/22/25
Fired federal workforce gets ongoing support in Montgomery Co.
- WTOP, 10/22/25
‘We are damage control’: Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center officially opens
- Bethesda Today, 10/10/25
This county in Maryland is making it easier for laid-off federal employees to find jobs
- WUSA 9, 7/17/25
MoCo launches public-private partnership to address federal workforce cuts
- Bethesda Today, 3/24/25
Coalition Supports Residents Affected by Federal Budget Cuts
- Montgomery Community Media, 3/24/25
Hundreds Rally to Support NIH in Bethesda
- Montgomery Community Media, 3/8/35
Montgomery County to address laid-off government workers at Tuesday meeting: What to know
- WJLA 7 News, 2/25/25
Montgomery County launches web series to assist fired federal workers
- DC News Now, 2/24/25
Housing
New $97M Silver Spring complex offers low-income residents opportunity to rent, own homes
- Bethesda Today, 6/27/25
Residents Testify on Council’s ‘More Housing N.O.W.’ Proposal
- Montgomery Community Media, 3/11/25
Council Proposes Bill to Expand Homeowners’ Tax Credit Eligibility
- Montgomery Community Media, 2/12/25
Council: Houses of worship can build affordable housing on their land
- Bethesda Today, 4/2/24
Bill introduced to improve tenant protection after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire
- WJLA 7 News, 3/5/24
Montgomery Co. proposal would allow churches to build affordable housing
- WJLA 7 News, 1/28/24
Early Childhood & Education
Education
Early education gets a $10 million boost in Montgomery Co.
- WTOP, 9/25/25
Leaders Announce $10 Million For Early Childhood Education
- Montgomery Community Media, 9/24/25
MCPS says Crown, Northwood, Woodward high schools on track to open in 2027
- Bethesda Today, 3/25/25
County Council, MCPS officials to discuss Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
- Bethesda Today, 1/28/25
Childcare
County Council unanimously passes child care provider tax credit
- Bethesda Today, 9/16/25
Community members urge expansion of property tax credit for child care providers
- Bethesda Today, 7/10/25
Council Bill Aims to Increase Property Tax Credit for Childcare Providers
- Montgomery County Media, 6/16/25
County to offer discounted public parking for social workers, child care center employees
- Bethesda Today, 3/6/25
Transportation & Environment
Purple Line
‘We really feel invisible’: Business owners along the Purple Line say they need more help fast
- The Banner Montgomery, 11/24/25
Montgomery County businesses still being impacted by Purple Line construction
- FOX 5 DC, 9/22/25
Purple Line Track Work Expected to Finish in Spring 2026
- Montgomery Community Media, 9/22/25
Silver Spring children’s safety nonprofit receives $5K grant from Purple Line Transit Partners
- Bethesda Today, 8/8/25
‘Devastating’: County assists Silver Spring families displaced by Purple Line construction flooding
- Bethesda Today, 8/5/25
Maryland offering grants to businesses impacted by Purple Line construction
- FOX 5 DC, 3/3/25
Energy
MoCo moves one step closer to purchasing energy for residents
- Bethesday Today, 10/24/25
Council Approves Bill that Delivers More Choice, Better Prices for Renewable Energy
- Montgomery Community Media, 10/23/25
Council Enhances Building Energy Performance Standards
- Montgomery Community Media, 2/25/25
Bring Your Own Bag
Montgomery County Council approves plastic bag ban — with some exceptions
- WTOP, 2/12/25
Montgomery County adopts plastic bag ban, doubles tax on paper bags
- Washington Post, 2/11/25
Fee for plastic bags increasing in Montgomery County
- WUSA 9, 2/11/25
Montgomery County bans plastic retail shopping bags
- Bethesda Today, 2/11/25
Plastic Bag Ban Approved by Council
- Montgomery Community Media, 2/11/25
First hearing held to discuss proposed bag ban in Montgomery County
- FOX 5 DC, 1/14/25
Public Safety
Drivers will now be fined $90 for turning right on red in certain parts of Montgomery Co.
- WJLA 7 News, 9/4/25
Montgomery County Council to Give $1.2 Million to Help Prevent Local Hate Crimes
- Washington Jewish Week, 4/7/25
Crime drops in downtown Silver Spring, but youth crime remains a concern, police say
- WTOP, 4/7/25
Montgomery County awards $1.2 million in anti-hate security grants
- Bethesda Today, 4/3/25
As major crime drops in downtown Silver Spring, county police focus on retail, auto theft
- Bethesda Today, 3/26/25
Bill Would Regulate Surveillance Technology Including Drone Program
- Montgomery Community Media, 2/11/25
Council President Emphasizes Police Are Focused on Safety, Trust
- Montgomery Community Media, 1/27/25
LGBTQ+ Rights and Investments
MoCo Pride Center
MoCo’s first LGBTQIA+ center just opened. Advocates say it’s more important now than ever.
- The Banner Montgomery, 9/17/25
Pride Center Opens with Services for LGBTQ+ Community
- Montgomery Community Media, 9/2/25
Montgomery County’s first LGBTQ community center opens in Bethesda
- Washington Blade, 9/2/25
MoCo Pride Family Resource Center opens in downtown Bethesda
- Bethesda Today, 8/31/25
LGBTQ+ Rights
County Leaders React to Supreme Court ‘Opt Out’ Ruling
- Montgomery Community Media, 6/27/25
‘Painful setback’: Local politicians, LGBTQ+ advocates react to Supreme Court ruling in parents’ opt-out case against MCPS
- Bethesda Today, 6/27/25
Council President Denounces Trump’s Orders Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights
- Montgomery Community Media, 2/3/25
Inclusion
‘A continent of 54 diverse countries’: Why Montgomery County celebrates African Heritage Month
- WTOP, 9/22/25
County Leaders Rally in Support of Residents from the African Diaspora Amid Immigration Crackdowns
- Montgomery Community Media, 9/10/25
Interfaith Iftar Event Focuses on What People Have in Common
- Montgomery Community Media, 3/17/25
Council President Stewart Sits in on Community Exchange ‘Safe Space’ for Black Residents
- Montgomery Community Media, 2/27/25
‘African American History Is American History’: Council Honors Labor Movement During Black History Month
- Montgomery Community Media, 2/4/25
During Minority Legislative Breakfast, Legislators Vow to Uphold County’s Values
- Montgomery Community Media, 12/6/24
Community Engagement
‘Buckets and Beats’ Youth Block Party Happening Friday in Silver Spring
- Montgomery Community Media, 9/22/25
Montgomery County leaders host special panel ahead of County’s 250th anniversary
- DC News Now, 9/17/25
Montgomery County Leaders Announce a 250th Anniversary Plan That Puts Diversity at the Center
- Montgomery Community Media, 9/17/25
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