By Adam Pagnucco. Last week, the Washington Times reported that a county government-promoted comic convention held in a county library charged different rates to vendors depending on their race and…
Jawando to Withdraw Tip Credit Bill
By Adam Pagnucco. On Tuesday, a remarkable event is on the county council’s agenda: Council Member Will Jawando is scheduled to withdraw two bills, one phasing out the tip credit…
By Adam Pagnucco. In response to today’s bombshell article in MoCo360 detailing alleged retaliation against an MCPS investigator looking into sexual harassment, the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) has sent…
Will There be Accountability at MCPS?
By Adam Pagnucco. Soon after the Montgomery County Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report holding that claims of misconduct by MCPS officials could not be substantiated, the school…
By Adam Pagnucco. The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) has released a smoking statement in reaction to the latest county inspector general report on MCPS. The report could not substantiate…
By Adam Pagnucco. Back in November, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced the launch of its Drone as First Responder Program. Almost immediately, the drone began assisting in arrests. …
By Adam Pagnucco. Montgomery County Inspector General (IG) Megan Davey Limarzi has issued a two-page memo summarizing an investigation of “senior MCPS officials” for misconduct. The IG summarizes the allegations…
Friedson’s New Engagement Tech
By Adam Pagnucco. Like me, many of you may have received a text from Council President Andrew Friedson on January 4. The text said: Hi, I’m Andrew Friedson, honored to…
The Geography of Cannabis in Maryland
By Adam Pagnucco. A new report by a state office illustrates a fact that’s not a big surprise: cannabis prevalence varies a lot across Maryland. Let’s examine its areas of…
By Adam Pagnucco. The superintendent’s recommended budget is the first public step in MCPS’s operating budget process. The recommended budget for FY25 can be found here. Here are five interesting…