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Residentes de Montgomery se prepara para unas elecciones clave el 3 de noviembre

The Brief in Spanish

Residentes de Montgomery se prepara para unas elecciones clave el 3 de noviembre

Los votantes de Maryland acudirán a las urnas el 3 de noviembre para elegir a sus representantes estatales y locales, incluidos el gobernador, el fiscal general, el contralor, miembros del Congreso y legisladores estatales. En el condado de Montgomery, los electores también decidirán quién dirigirá el gobierno del condado y

By Aline Barros 28 Oct 2026
County voters face key state and local races on Nov. 3 ballot

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County voters face key state and local races on Nov. 3 ballot

Maryland voters will head to the polls Nov. 3 to decide a series of state and local races, including contests for governor, attorney general, comptroller, Congress and seats in the General Assembly. The general election will also determine leadership in Montgomery County, where voters will choose a county executive, county

By Aline Barros 28 Oct 2026
In Brief: Your Montgomery County weekly wrap-up!

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In Brief: Your Montgomery County weekly wrap-up!

From potential public school closures and new laws targeting street racing to community workshops on TPS and regional infrastructure updates, here is what’s happening across Montgomery County this week. County council approves bill to crack down on illegal street takeovers The Montgomery County Council passed Bill 27-26, aimed

By Aline Barros 23 Oct 2026
Clínica jurídica gratuita ayudará a salvadoreños con TPS en Silver Spring

The Brief in Spanish

Clínica jurídica gratuita ayudará a salvadoreños con TPS en Silver Spring

Organizaciones locales ofrecerán una clínica jurídica gratuita el sábado 24 de octubre, de 3 p.m. a 5 p. m., en Pupuseria El Comalito, en Silver Spring, para beneficiarios salvadoreños del Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) ante la incertidumbre sobre el futuro del programa.

By Aline Barros 22 Oct 2026
Local rights groups to hold legal clinic in Silver Spring for Salvadoran TPS holders

Immigration

Local rights groups to hold legal clinic in Silver Spring for Salvadoran TPS holders

The session aims to help local TPS holders evaluate legal immigration options, protect personal assets, and create family safety plans in the event of federal policy shifts or detention.

By Aline Barros 22 Oct 2026
Escuelas públicas ofrecerá sesiones de participación pública mientras el distrito evalúa cierres y consolidaciones de escuelas

The Brief in Spanish

Escuelas públicas ofrecerá sesiones de participación pública mientras el distrito evalúa cierres y consolidaciones de escuelas

Para guiar este proceso, el distrito escolar está lanzando una serie de sesiones de participación pública en todo el condado, donde las familias, el personal, los estudiantes y los residentes pueden participar antes de que se elabore o finalice cualquier recomendación.

By Aline Barros 20 Oct 2026
MCPS to host public engagement sessions as the district considers school closures and consolidations

Education

MCPS to host public engagement sessions as the district considers school closures and consolidations

For the first time in over 40 years, enrollment across Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is showing a decline. As a result, Maryland's largest school district is scheduled to host a countywide review that could lead to school closures and consolidations among elementary and middle schools. To navigate

By Aline Barros 20 Oct 2026
In Brief: Your Montgomery County weekly wrap-up!

In Brief: Your Montgomery County weekly wrap-up!

Local assistance initiatives, county government decisions and administrative shifts across public schools marked a busy week in Montgomery County. From expanding grocery relief programs to regional transportation disruptions, here is what happened in Montgomery County this week. County Food Relief Program Reaches $1.3 Million in Grocery Benefits More than

By Aline Barros 17 Oct 2026
The MoCo Weekend Brief: your weekend event guide

Community

The MoCo Weekend Brief: your weekend event guide

Welcome to The MoCo Weekend Brief, your community weekend guide from The Montgomery Brief. Your curated roundup of community festivals, live entertainment, and family activities across Montgomery County: Festivals & Community Events * Poolesville’s Annual RocktoberFest * When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. * Where: Whalen Commons,

By Aline Barros 16 Oct 2026
WSSC and community organizations connect residents to utility bill relief

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WSSC and community organizations connect residents to utility bill relief

Local nonprofit organizations and WSSC Water, the public utility serving 1.9 million residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, are urging residential customers facing difficulties with their water and sewer utility costs to explore newly expanded financial relief programs.

By Aline Barros 13 Oct 2026
WSSC ofrece ayuda a familias con dificultades para pagar sus facturas

The Brief in Spanish

WSSC ofrece ayuda a familias con dificultades para pagar sus facturas

Desde el 1 de julio de 2026, una familia de tres personas que consume un promedio de 48 galones de agua por persona al día paga aproximadamente $4.92 más al mes, según WSSC Water. 

By Aline Barros 13 Oct 2026
Montgomery abre inscripciones para los programas de recreación de invierno

The Brief in Spanish

Montgomery abre inscripciones para los programas de recreación de invierno

El Departamento de Recreación del Condado de Montgomery abrirá el martes 17 de noviembre las inscripciones para sus programas, clases y actividades de invierno 2026-2027.

By Aline Barros 13 Oct 2026
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