By Adam Pagnucco. Silver Spring attorney Fatmata Barrie, who finished second to Kristin Mink in the 2022 Council District 5 primary, is running again for county council. This time, she…
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First County Executive Candidate Revealed
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By Adam Pagnucco. The first candidate in Montgomery County’s 2026 county executive primary has filed to run for office and also established a campaign finance committee. Meet Celeste Iroha. She…
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By Adam Pagnucco. A survey of residents commissioned by the Montgomery County government has found that most residents give positive ratings to many aspects of the county. However, most of…
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Maryland’s Wealth Drain, Part One
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By Adam Pagnucco. Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the nation, regularly finishing near the top in average income statistics. It also has a gigantic structural deficit reaching…
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Trump is Holding a Fire Sale in Maryland
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By Adam Pagnucco. As of last night, President Donald Trump’s administration was planning to sell 83 properties with a combined 11.4 million square feet of space in Maryland. The buildings…
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Top Stories: February 2025
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By Adam Pagnucco. Below are the top ten stories on Montgomery Perspective in February 2025, ranked by page views. 1. Federal Contractors Begin Mass Layoffs 2. Moore Tax Hike Targets…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Recently, Maryland Matters reported on HB 1469, a bill by Delegates Emily Shetty and Joseline Pena-Melnyk establishing a new two cents per ounce tax on “sugary beverages.” …
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Woorman Responds to Love and Korman
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By Adam Pagnucco. Earlier today, I printed a press release by District 16 Senator Sara Love and District 16 Delegate Marc Korman announcing that they are running as a team…
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What’s Going on in District 16?
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By Adam Pagnucco. District 16’s Senator Sara Love and Delegate Marc Korman have announced that they are running for reelection. That’s no surprise. They have also announced that they are…
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By Adam Pagnucco. With the Washington Post’s losses reported at $100 million in 2024, here is a key question: Why on Earth is it trying to alienate its local audience?…