We Must Never Forget

News & Information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information

Paperless Airplane

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

9-11

We Must Never Forget

Today, we pause to remember those who were lost and recommit ourselves to working, every day, for justice, freedom, peace, and tolerance.


purple line ground breaking

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Purple Line

The Groundbreaking Ceremony was held for the long-awaited Purple Line on Monday, August 28. 


Statement by County Executive Ike Leggett on Presidential Decision to Phase Out DACA Program

“I am disappointed by President Trump’s decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. These young people are in the United States in an undocumented status through no fault of their own – and they deserve better. I urge the President to work with both parties in the House and Senate to craft as soon as possible a common-sense program to protect these young men and women.”


renters have rights

County Executive Ike Leggett Launches Outreach Campaign to Inform Tenants of Stepped-Up Apartment Inspection and Expanded Tenant Advocacy

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett launched a “Renters Have Rights” campaign of stepped-up inspections and outreach to tenants on September 7. 


ag fair

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Earns Blue Ribbon for Best Educational Exhibitor at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) won the blue ribbon for “Educational Exhibitor” at the 2017 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.


wheaton art

Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival Marches in on September 24

The inaugural Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival is coming Sunday, September 24, with hand-pulled floats, a “Rhinestone Einstein,” giant puppets, costumes, masks, dancers and marching bands. 


beacon ad

Transportation Services Make Getting Around Montgomery County Easier for Older Adults

Transportation is an important service for seniors and people with disabilities, especially those who do not drive. To help residents stay active, Montgomery County offers a range of transportation and mobility options. 

IN THIS ISSUE of

September 2017 Bookmark and Share


consumer protection

NOTEWORTHY NOTES


MAKING NEWS


business hall of fame

MARK YOUR CALENDAR


Patrick Lacefield, Director

Judy Stiles, Editor