Shennekia Grimshaw

2 days ago | dcnewsnow.com | Shennekia Grimshaw

ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County is investing $750,000 in a growing effort to use food as a tool for improving health and fighting childhood hunger. The county announced it is awarding funds to six partnerships focused on connecting families with nutritious, locally grown food. The initiative is part of the “Food as Medicine” program, led by the Office of Food Systems Resilience and the Office of Grants Management.

2 weeks ago | dcnewsnow.com | Shennekia Grimshaw

by: Shennekia Grimshaw Posted: May 21, 2025 / 01:07 PM EDT Updated: May 21, 2025 / 01:07 PM EDT ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now)– Montgomery College is joining a statewide effort to strengthen Maryland’s cybersecurity workforce. The college will hold a ribbon-cutting event Wednesday to mark the launch of its participation in the Maryland Cyber Workforce Accelerator (CWA) program.

3 weeks ago | dcnewsnow.com | Shennekia Grimshaw

by: Shennekia Grimshaw Posted: May 15, 2025 / 01:15 PM EDT Updated: May 15, 2025 / 01:15 PM EDT WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Montgomery County officials voted to maintain current property and income tax rates, avoiding proposed increases following strong opposition from residents and real estate advocates.

3 weeks ago | dcnewsnow.com | Shennekia Grimshaw

by: Shennekia Grimshaw Posted: May 15, 2025 / 12:40 PM EDT Updated: May 15, 2025 / 12:40 PM EDT SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County announced its first-ever Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposal to support Viva White Oak. The $2.8 billion mixed-use development project aims to transform East County with new jobs, housing, and infrastructure.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shennekia Grimshaw

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Montgomery County officials voted to maintain current property and income tax rates, avoiding proposed increases following strong opposition from residents and real estate advocates. The decision is seen as a win for homeowners and buyers, keeping housing costs stable in the near term. Homebuying season: 4 things to know about the 2025 housing market Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, offering short-term relief to borrowers.