A teacher at Walter Johnson High School was arrested on charges related to exploitation of teenage girls.
Arson and graffiti referencing a school massacre were reported at Bradley Hills Elementary School in Montgomery County.
Councilmember Friedson formally asked county leaders to develop a plan restoring permanently assigned police officers in all MoCo high schools.
Bill 5-26 bars masked, unidentified law enforcement officers on duty in Montgomery County, with limited exceptions.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sales promotion from April 1–30, 2026, while supplies last.
Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual Sensory Play session for parents and caregivers on April 28, 2026.
FY27 budget proposes $202,445 for the Office of the People's Counsel, which has not received county funding since FY10.
The Planning, Housing and Parks Committee meets April 29 at 1:30 p.m. to review FY27 budgets for housing, zoning, and appeals offices.
PS Committee reviews a three-year MOA between Montgomery County and the Volunteer Fire Rescue Association, covering FY27–FY29.
FY27 OEMHS budget proposed at $7.4M, up 30%, including $800K to replace the Everbridge/Alert Montgomery alert system previously grant-funded.
The Public Safety Committee meets April 29 at 1:30 p.m. to review FY27 budgets for OEMHS, MCFRS, and the Office of Consumer Protection.
GO Committee reviews a $36.1M FY27 Working Families Income Supplement budget, up $4.8M; Council President proposes eliminating it for progressive tax.
County Executive proposes raising Montgomery County's income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3%, the first change since FY04.
County Executive proposes a weighted real property tax rate of $1.0885 per $100 assessed value, a 6.3-cent increase, with ITOC held at $692.
The GO Committee meets April 29 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for the County Attorney, Finance, Risk Management, Debt Service, and more.
Montgomery County Council unanimously passed expedited legislation allowing family members to reclaim impounded vehicles of ICE-detained individuals.
Councilmember Glass introduced legislation requiring enhanced background checks for MCPD applicants who participated in federal immigration enforcement after Jan. 21, 2025.
Montgomery County Office of Human Rights hosts a free 3-hour virtual seminar for housing professionals on fair housing laws and protections.
Councilmember Friedson formally requested MCPD and MCPS develop a strategy for a permanent on-site officer at every public high school.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Administrative Charging Committee through May 25, 2026.