CURRENT EDITION: baltimore (none)🔄 Loading BlueConic...EDITION HISTORY: No changes tracked
🔵 BlueConic: ___🍪 Cookie: ___ UNKNOWN🔗 Query: ___✏️ Composer: ___
Advertise with us
Republican Shelly Skolnick is preparing run for Montgomery County executive
Shelly Skolnick, a Friendship Heights-based attorney, has filed paperwork establishing a campaign committee with the state elections board — a precursor to formally filing to run for county executive.
Shelly Skolnick.
Montgomery County election officials are concerned about possible postmark changes
The county board is not the only group to voice concerns to the USPS. The Center for Election Confidence, a nonprofit focused on ethics in elections, also submitted a letter opposing the proposed rule change.
Early voters cast their ballots at the Randallstown Community Center on October 30, 2024.
5 things to know about the University Boulevard Corridor Plan
The University Boulevard Corridor Plan’s supporters point out that the county is suffering from a severe housing shortage and argue that the plan will help put more homes on the market along transit lines.
Over a hundred community members packed the auditorium of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring for a Montgomery County Council a public hearing on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan on Sept. 10.
Ahead of Poolesville Day, locals have a to-do list for county leaders
For residents of Poolesville, the big ask this year is for county money to build a bubble around the town’s pool so that it can be used during colder months.
The Old Town Bank Museum in Poolesville, Maryland.
MoCo’s first LGBTQIA+ center just opened. Advocates say it’s more important now than ever.
The MoCo Pride Center opens as the Trump administration tries to roll back protections for queer people.
A sign at the door of the MoCo Pride Center’s new physical space, which opened in Bethesda on Aug. 30.
School board member Karla Silvestre announces bid for Montgomery County Council
Silvestre, a Silver Spring resident, has been in the national spotlight recently, testifying before a U.S. House hearing on antisemitism in schools.
Montgomery County Board of Education member Karla Silvestre announced Tuesday she is running for a seat on the County Council.
Montgomery County hotels supported by government funding must allow unions, council says
The move follows consumer boycotts that targeted several hotels, including the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
The Montgomery County Council in June 2025.
Albornoz says he won’t seek third term on Montgomery County Council
Gabe Albornoz’s decision not to seek reelection will ensure three open at-large seats before next year’s Democratic primary.
On March 12, 2024, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz presents a proclamation with County Executive Marc Elrich to commemorate March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Poll: Why people love Montgomery County — and what they hate about it, too
While mostly positive, the Banner-commissioned poll shows deep economic concerns for residents of Maryland’s wealthiest county.
Load More Stories
Oh no!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.