Olney Manor Recreational Park to Host ‘Paint With Your Pup’ Event
Montgomery Parks is hosting a Paint with your Pup event at Olney Manor Recreational Park on May 15. The event will be taking place during National Pet Month. Dogs and… Read More
Rachel Clair
Rachel Clair was a Senior at the University of Maryland studying Government and Journalism. She was interning at MyMCMedia for the spring months before graduation in 2021. In the fall, she will attend law school.
Flushable Wipes Cause Sewer Overflow in Silver Spring
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) stopped a sanitary sewer overflow in a wooded area of Silver Spring on April 20. The overflow occurred at the 300 block of Hillsboro Drive,… Read More
MCDOT Launches Electric Mowing Pilot Program
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has launched an all-electric mowing pilot program this season. Out of the nine mowing teams in the county, one team has been using all-electric,… Read More
‘Skip the Straw’ Campaign Begins Saturday
The “Skip the Straw” campaign beginning Saturday reminds Montgomery County restaurants and food service businesses to forego the extra plastic. County Executive Marc Elrich proposed the law which prohibits straws… Read More
Council to Vote on Proposed Chevy Chase Dog Park
Montgomery Parks will pitch a new dog park in Chevy Chase to the Montgomery County Planning Board on May 6. The dog park is proposed to be a little less… Read More
Raskin to Give Keynote Address at Universities of Shady Grove Graduation
Rep. Jamie Raskin will deliver the keynote address to The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) graduates at their May 7 virtual ceremony. The graduation will begin at 7 p.m. with… Read More
If You’re a Fan of the 80’s, the Heat Is On This Week
Summer does not officially begin until June 20 but folks in the DMV will get a sneak preview this week. Ready or not, temperatures will climb into the 8o’s Tuesday… Read More
Montgomery County Energy Summit Announces Speakers
The Montgomery County Energy Summit has announced the opening and keynote speaker lineup for the 2021 event, which will run from May 4 to May 6. The annual event, now… Read More
Interactive Cicada Mapping App Now Available for Download
Help map the emergence of the Brood X cicadas by simply downloading the Cicada Safari app. The app can be downloaded from both the Apple app store or Google play.… Read More
Gaithersburg Jiffy Lube Partially Collapses, One Injured
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a partial building collapse Monday night. One person sustained minor injuries. The collapse occurred at the Jiffy Lube on 116 N. Frederick Ave.… Read More
County Council Continues Support for District of Columbia Statehood
The Montgomery County Council will introduce another resolution in support of District of Columbia statehood on Tuesday. The resolution is sponsored by Council President Tom Hucker and Councilmembers Nancy Navarro… Read More
MCPS Announces Virtual Academy Option for Students for 2021-22 School Year
Montgomery County Public Schools will offer a virtual academy for the 2021-2022 school year, officials announced April 15. The academy will be yearlong and open to pre-kindergarten to 12th grade… Read More