Summer Programs in East County

Are you still looking for a summer program to place your children? Here are some programs that are located in or near East County that still have openings for the summer. The programs listed below […]

At-large candidates respond to East County questionnaire

Photos of the At-Large Candidates that responded to the Coalition of East County Citizens questionnaire by the deadline (in alphabetical order). Left-to-right, top-to-bottom: Ashwani Jain, Bill Conway, Cherri Branson, Evan Glass, Hans Reimer, Hoan Dang, Marilyn Balcombe, Michele Riley, Neil Greenberger, Seth Grimes, Steve Solomon, and Tim Willard

Update (June 2): one additional candidate response has been added. About a month ago, the “Coalition of East County Citizens” distributed a questionnaire to the candidates seeking an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council. […]

East County’s wish-list of priority projects for 2017

Peter Myo Khin standing at podium in front of audience seated at tables in groups

Last week, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett was sent a formal letter recommending specific projects to be included in the capital budget from the East County Citizens Advisory Board, an advisory group that represents communities […]

Setting the record straight on MetroExtra for US 29

Photo of WMATA Metro Extra buses

Two days ago, Council President Roger Berliner shared a story on Facebook about the political and economic risks of Montgomery County chipping in funds to pay WMATA for a new bus service. He wrote, “We need […]

Opinion: East County native Dan Reed best fit on Planning Board

East County is fortunate to have two long-time residents and advocates selected as finalists for the open seat on the Planning Board. Peter Myo Khin Khin of Colesville and Dan Reed of Silver Spring will […]