By Adam Pagnucco. Note: This post was updated to include comments from former Council Member Hans Riemer and Eric Saul. Council Member Will Jawando stirred up a hornet’s nest with…
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By Adam Pagnucco. In the wake of yesterday’s announcement that MoCo360 is rebranding as Bethesda Today, Publisher Jennifer Farkas graciously agreed to answer a few of my questions about the…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Will Jawando has called for a “pause” on the attainable housing strategies initiative forwarded to the council by the planning board, citing resident input, affordability…
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MoCo360 Rebrands as Bethesda Today
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By Adam Pagnucco. MoCo360 has announced that it is rebranding to become Bethesda Today. The outlet was purchased by Today Media, a publishing company in Delaware, last February. Today Media…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part One summarized the premise of this series: an examination of key stats from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) comparing Montgomery County to its largest…
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Top Stories: December 2024
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By Adam Pagnucco. Below are the top ten stories on Montgomery Perspective in December 2024, ranked by page views. 1. Hatfields and McCoys: The Sorry White’s Ferry Saga 2. Police…
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Taylor Takes on the Central Office
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By Adam Pagnucco. In making a generationally colossal budget ask last month, MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor had a lot to say in an hour-plus presentation to stakeholders. (The video is…
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Early Signs Point to Rent Control Debacle
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By Adam Pagnucco. On December 23, the Wall Street Journal printed the first assessment of rent control in Montgomery County since the law was passed in July 2023. And the…
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Political Awards, 2024
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By Adam Pagnucco. With 2024 in the books, it’s time for our annual political awards column. Let’s get to the winners (and losers)! Best Media Outlet: Maryland Matters Hands down,…
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By Adam Pagnucco. The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), which assesses real property values in all Maryland counties, has released its new assessments for 2025. And in the…