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Ginny Bixby

Ginny

Ginny Bixby is a local government and politics reporter for The Banner in Montgomery County. She previously covered local government for Bethesda Today, where she was a senior reporter. At Bethesda Today, she reported on book censorship and legal challenges leading up to the U.S Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQIA+ inclusion in Montgomery County school curricula. She also conducted extensive reporting on gender policy and health care access issues affecting the county’s LGBTQIA+ residents. Before that, she covered local government and community issues in Charlottesville, Virginia, at The Daily Progress, where she led coverage of the city’s removal of Confederate statues and the aftermath of the Unite The Right rally. Ginny grew up in Manassas, Virginia, and is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. She has received awards from the Local Media Association, the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association and the Virginia Press Association for her reporting.

The latest from Ginny Bixby

Tenants threatened with eviction just got more rights
Landlords must now give tenants two full weeks of notice before evicting them.
A new county law requires landlords to give tenants two full weeks of notice before evicting them — more than double the six days required by a new state law.
Former school board president Shebra Evans to replace Albornoz on County Council
Former school board president Shebra Evans will fill the at-large Montgomery County Council seat vacated this month by Gabe Albornoz.
Former school board president Shebra Evans will fill the at-large Montgomery County Council seat vacated this month by Gabe Albornoz.
New Montgomery history center receives major financial pledges
The Kiplinger Family Foundation pledged $1 million at a Montgomery History fundraising event on Thursday.
Knight Kiplinger of the Kiplinger Family Foundation speaks to a group of people.
Who will replace Gabe Albornoz?
The Montgomery County Council is poised to appoint a candidate to fill the seat left open by Gabe Albornoz, who resigned on Dec. 1.
The Montgomery County Council is poised to appoint a candidate to fill the seat left open by Gabe Albornoz, who resigned on Dec. 1.
What are the priorities for local leaders next year? Combatting Trump
At two breakfasts, Montgomery County and state leaders pledged to counter the Trump administration.
Markette Sheppard moderates a panel discussion with U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. April McClain Delaney at the 2025 Annual Legislative Breakfast on December 5, 2025.
She cleaned houses to make ends meet. Now she leads the Montgomery County Council.
Natali Fani-González came to Montgomery County as an undocumented teenager and cleaned houses. Now she’s County Council president.
Council member Marilyn Balcombe, right, hugs council member Natali Fani-González at a meeting of the Montgomery County Council in Rockville on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Fani-González will serve as the council’s next president after councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday.
Fani-González unanimously voted Montgomery County Council president
Natali Fani-González will serve as the Montgomery County Council’s next president, councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday.
Montgomery County Council member Natali Fani-González at a meeting of the Montgomery County Council in Rockville on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Fani-González will serve as the council’s next president after councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday.
Montgomery County has more than 90 committees and commissions. Few members are from the Upcounty.
Though fewer people live in the Upcounty, a county report shows they are still underrepresented on boards and commissions.
Montgomery County Council member Marilyn Balcombe, who represents the Upcounty, said she’s tired of excuses for the region’s lack of representation.
County Council announces 3 finalists for Albornoz’s seat
The Montgomery County Council named three finalists Monday to fill the seat of at-large council member Gabe Albornoz.
The Montgomery County Council has chosen three finalists to fill the seat of at-large council member Gabe Albornoz, who is leaving to head the county’s recreation department.
What does Montgomery County’s most powerful woman really want?
Kate Stewart is the most powerful woman in Montgomery County. The County Council president has promised not to run for county executive. So what does she really want?
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart speaks to volunteers and supporters during her campaign launch party in Silver Spring.
County removes photo requirement for reporting gas-powered leaf blowers
Photo evidence will no longer be required in order to report a violation of Montgomery County’s gas-powered leaf blower ban.
Council member Evan Glass‘ bill to remove a requirement for photo evidence when reporting gas-powered leaf blowers passed unanimously.
Montgomery County passes $7.75 million plan for food assistance and nonprofit support
The Montgomery County Council moved forward to pass a $7.75 million plan Tuesday to help address the loss of federal funding for programs that provide food and housing assistance.
The Montgomery County Council passed a supplemental funding plan in response to cuts made to SNAP during the government shutdown.
A diplomat died in a bike crash. Riders will pedal for change Sunday.
More than 1,100 cyclists and walkers are expected to go from Bethesda to the National Mall on Sunday to honor Sarah Langenkamp — who died in a bike crash three years ago — and to push for legislation to make roads safer.
Daniel Langenkamp and his children have displayed photos of Sarah on this pillar since her death.
Montgomery County adds 150 slots to its Instacart grocery program
Montgomery County is opening up more spots in a program that gives residents vouchers to order groceries through Instacart.
Montgomery County is expanding its MC Groceries program — which gives up to $400 a month to 150 additional households for buy groceries with the Instacart app.
Council member says ICE agent ‘grabbed’ her as she filmed agents detaining a person in Adelphi
Montgomery County Council member Kristin Mink said a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer “grabbed” her arm and tried to take her phone as she filmed a team of agents in Adelphi who appeared to be detaining a person.
Councilmember Kristin Mink posted a video to social media on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, showing an interaction she had with men she identified as ICE agents.
A ‘lantern walk’ will connect 2 once-segregated Silver Spring communities
Two Silver Spring neighborhoods — one historically Black and the other historically off-limits to Black people — will come together by lantern light Saturday.
Community members participate in a lantern walk across Talbot Avenue Bridge in Silver Spring to acknowledge the history of segregation between the Lyttonsville and North Woodside neighborhoods.
Jud Ashman, just reelected Gaithersburg mayor, may have his eyes on a different job
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman told The Banner that people “throughout the district” have encouraged him to run for County Council.
Jud Ashman speaks during his election night watch party in Gaithersburg on Tuesday.
Jud Ashman secures third term as Gaithersburg mayor after handily beating challenger Tiffany Kelly
Ashman was reelected alongside City Council members Lisa Henderson and Jim McNulty, who ran together as a slate.
Jud Ashman was reelected as mayor of Gaithersburg on Tuesday, defeating Tiffany Kelly.
Parking in bike lanes will soon be illegal in Montgomery County
Drivers will now face a $60 fine and a traffic citation for parking in a bike lane in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass, here at a press event in 2024, has raised $87,206 to qualify for $375,540 in matching funds in the race for Montgomery County executive.
‘Reckless vanity project’: Jamie Raskin demands answers from Trump for East Wing teardown
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin has sent a letter to Trump Thursday questioning the legality of the demolition of the White House’s East Wing. Raskin said the teardown — to make room for a ballroom — violates federal law.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., speaks with reporters after a news conference, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington.
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