Ginny Bixby

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This was my plan, and everyone else had the same plan! 😅

I’m really into extreme sports (trying to find parking in downtown Takoma Park on the day of the street festival)

is this a lyric from the new Taylor Swift album

What to do if you’re affected by the government shutdown A roundup of resources available to furloughed workers and others affected by the government shutdown.

Are you affected by the government shutdown? Here's what to do about utilities, unemployment, and more -- plus a list of discounts and freebies local businesses are offering www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

MoCo people: Are there are any local businesses offering promotions/freebies in wake of the government shutdown? Writing a roundup! I've already got @peoplesbooktakoma.com on the list.

Members of Congress rally around Germantown resource center in wake of shutdown County leaders and members of Congress showed up to highlight how local governments are attempting to address needs created by the Trump administration’s slashing of federal jobs and programs.

“If I can’t get benefits from the Upcounty Hub or the government, I don’t know what I’ll do,” Maryam Naz, a single mom who lives in Clarksburg, told me just hours after the government shutdown began. “People are losing their jobs at the same time that I am looking.”
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whoa...

‘Let’s be nice, please’: Debate over sidewalks gets testy amid safety concerns The Montgomery County Department of Transportation wants to add sidewalks in Kensington. Neighbors are turning on those who welcome the change.

Some neighborhoods in Montgomery County don't have sidewalks. While some residents say this is an access issue, there are others who are vehemently opposed to the idea of their installation in their community. @ninacgiraldo.bsky.social dug into this controversy:
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As music festivals worldwide struggle, All Things Go keeps getting bigger This year, All Things Go, the independent festival named for lyrics to a Sufjan Stevens song, will host acts like Noah Kahan, Lucy Dacus, Doechii and Kesha.

Feels very meta when the place where I work puts out an incredible well-reported deep dive into my favorite music festival -- shoutout to my colleagues Wesley Case and @hayesgardner.bsky.social. Can't wait for round 4 for me this weekend! 🎶 www.thebanner.com/economy/all-...

that buoy photo!! 😍

What is the University Boulevard Corridor Plan? The University Boulevard Corridor Plan’s supporters point out that the county is suffering from a severe housing shortage and argue that the plan will help put more homes on the market along transit l...

ICYMI: People with a variety of views have a LOT to say about the University Boulevard Corridor plan in Montgomery County, which aims to increase transit-oriented housing and safer transit pathways. Here, I lay out the facts and attempt to dispel some myths: www.thebanner.com/community/lo...

incredible

yes -- this was my first time using that station! Was not expecting stairs on both ends 🤣 but I was very tired after a long day of County Council in the rain

Trump’s crackdown on homelessness in DC seeds distrust in Montgomery County Montgomery County shelter providers expected a significant increase in unhoused residents after the president ordered encampments in D.C. to be cleared.

Our intern Nina Giraldo really knocked it out of the park with this story on homelessness in Montgomery County. Check it out: www.thebanner.com/community/lo...

At a crucial moment, Montgomery County's first LGBTQIA+ center opens The MoCo Pride Center opens as the Trump administration tries to roll back protections for queer people.

Montgomery County’s first LGBTQ+ center opened last month, at a crucial moment for the queer community. But advocates told me this is just the beginning, and that elected officials need to prioritize issues like housing and transit that impact marginalized people www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

Lierman launches comptroller reelection bid So far, Brooke Lierman is facing no competitors in the 2026 election, though candidates have until February to file.

Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman launches her re-election bid today, asking voters to keep her in office so she can continue modernizing the office and improving customer service.

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Nobody Is Talking About It: the absolute stairmaster workout that is endured while en route to the Rockville metro

We're also launching a daily email newsletter of Montgomery County news, and email alerts for breaking news.

Sign up for those emails (and check out our other newsletter and alert options!) here:

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The Banner is officially up and running in Montgomery County. Follow @bannermoco.bsky.social, and for a MoCo-focused homepage, visit:

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More vocal than ever, Van Hollen pressures Democrats to ditch ‘spineless politics’ Senator’s Iowa speech criticizes minority party leaders for “spineless politics”

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen isn't known as a rabble rouser in Congress, but this year he's stepped in front of issues some Dems think are too hot to touch.

On a national platform Saturday, he blasted his own party for their timidity.

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County hotels with government funding must allow employees to unionize, council says The move follows consumer boycotts that targeted several hotels, including the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

Montgomery County hotels supported by government funding must allow unions, council says

Poll: Why people love Montgomery County — and what they hate about it too While mostly positive, the Banner-commissioned poll shows deep economic concerns for residents of Maryland’s wealthiest county.

We are launched — and we conducted a poll!! Read my first byline for @bannermoco.bsky.social, where we dug into what our new data tells us about Montgomery County: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

Some rare good (local) journalism news as the (Baltimore) Banner launches its Montgomery County edition this week with seven new hires who are all real human beings!

Thank you!! 😊

The Baltimore Banner, with buzz and a Pulitzer, is readying expansion The news site, which launched in 2022, is making its first move into Washington’s suburbs by building out a news bureau in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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TJA urges caution in reporting on details of Charlie Kirk shooting investigation Various outlets have reported that authorities have found ammunition engraved with expressions of “transgender and antifascist ideology” alongside a weapon purportedly associated with the killing of C...

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Omg. I need one of these!!